Ramamoorthy v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Ramamoorthy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur, Madurai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Madurai East, Madurai District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Karuppayurani Village, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.06.2024 and grant permission to remove the tamarind tree standing in Government Prompoke Land nearby the petitioner's property in Survey No.85/69B, Kalikappan 1st Bit Village, Madurai North, Madurai District within the time frame to be fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vishnuvardhan For Respondents : Mr.G.V.Vairam Santhosh, Addl. Government Pleader.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner seeks removal of a tamarind tree standing near the petitioner's house. The tree stands only on government land. The petitioner apprehends that the roots of the tree may cause damage to his house in future. The petitioner has to invoke the common law remedy of filing civil suit. The writ petition will not lie. The writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. 16.07.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur, Madurai District.

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3.The Tahsildar, Madurai East, Madurai District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Karuppayurani Village, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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