Senthil v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.06.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN and W.M.P(MD)Nos.12127 & 12128 of 2026 Senthil ... Petitioner vs.

1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Commissioner, Aranthangi Municipality, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents, to provide basic amenities including permanent toilet facilities, drinking water 1/6

facilities, electricity connections, lighting arrangements and such other infrastructural facilities in the Weekly Market (Vaarachandai) situated in T.S. No.8, Ward-C, Block No.38, Aranthangi Town, Pudukkottai District, on the basis of the petitioner's representations dated 14.03.2026 and 11.05.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Balakrishnan For Respondents : Mr.S.Venkatesh for State (R1 & R3) : Mr.S.Kameswaran (R2) Standing Counsel

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.) The petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition seeking a direction to the respondents to provide basic amenities, including permanent toilet facilities, drinking water facilities, electricity connections, lighting arrangements, and such other infrastructural facilities in the Weekly Market (Vaarachandai) situated in T.S.No.8, Ward-C, Block No.38, Aranthangi Town, Pudukkottai District, based on the petitioner's representations dated 14.03.2026 and 11.05.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2/6

2.The petitioner, being the President of the Aranthangi Vaarachandai Vyabarigal Nala Sangam, contends that the Weekly Market at Aranthangi, which serves as a major commercial centre for traders, agriculturists, and residents of nearly 50 surrounding villages, lacks basic amenities such as toilet facilities, drinking water, electricity, lighting arrangements, and permanent infrastructure. According to the petitioner, the absence of these facilities has caused severe hardship to traders and the public, adversely affecting business activities and livelihoods. Despite submitting representations dated 14.03.2026 and 11.05.2026 seeking the provision of essential amenities, no effective action has been taken by the respondents. Aggrieved by such inaction, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition seeking appropriate directions. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the State/respondents 1 and 3 submitted that the petitioner's representation would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed on merits and in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court.

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4.In view of the above submission, and without going into the merits of the claim made by the petitioner, we direct the authority concerned to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.05.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner and any other interested parties. Such exercise shall be completed within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.

[N.S.K.,J.] [M.J.R.,J.] 15.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes ps 4/6

To 1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Commissioner, Aranthangi Municipality, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

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N.SATHISH KUMAR , J.

and M.JOTHIRAMAN , J.

ps DATED : 15.06.2026 6/6