Thirupathi.P v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.08.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Thirupathi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

2.The Block Development Officer, Peravurani Panchayat Union at Avanam, Peravurani Taluk, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to grant permission to the petitioner to lay down the underground water pipeline on the side of the village road between well and his agricultural land situated at Ottankadu Ukkadi, Koravayalkadu Village, Pattukkottai Taluk, Thanjavur District, on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 09.03.2022 within a stipulated time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.T.Sasidharan Tamilkani For R1 : Mr.G.Sivaraja Government Advocate For R2 : M.Vimal Kumar 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The second respondent is directed to consider and pass order on the petition mentioned representation on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the second respondent to pass order one way or other. Interested parties shall be put on notice.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 18.08.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

2.The Block Development Officer, Peravurani Panchayat Union at Avanam, Peravurani Taluk, Thanjavur District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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