S.Vasanthakumar, v. The District Collector,/

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.03.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI S.Vasanthakumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector/Inspector of Panchayats, Thanjavur District.

2.The Joint Director, Health Services, Thanjavur District.

3.The Block Development Officer, Thanjavur.

4.The Executive Officer, Kallaperambu II Sethi Panchayat, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to shift the drinking water pipe in front of the petitioner's house in West Street, Kallaperambur, Thanjavur District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.01.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.P.Senthil For Respondents : Mr.A.Baskaran Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner has filed this writ petition for a mandamus directing the respondents to shift the drinking water pipe situated in front of his house in West Street, Kallaperambur, Thanjavur District, by considering his representation dated 16.01.2018.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the public tab established by the fourth respondent in front of his house has not been maintained properly and there is no drainage facility for the outlet of the water and therefore, the water gets stagnated in front of his house , causing numerous problem to the petitioner and also causing health hazard. The learned counsel for the petitioner has also produced certain photographs in support of his claim.

3.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, based on the written instructions, submits that the writ petition has been filed in the year 2018 and as on date, the situation has been developed and water connection have been provided to every house. He has also produced the instructions which has been provided by the Panchayat president to the Block Development Officer in this regard. 4.In view of the submission that the water connection has been provided to every house, then the public tap system may be dismantled. In the event if the respondent Panchayat is intending to maintain the public tap system, it must be maintained in a hygienic condition and necessary outlet have to be provided to ensure that the waste water is not stagnated in the public place. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is closed. 25.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No cp

To 1.The District Collector/Inspector of Panchayats, Thanjavur District.

2.The Joint Director, Health Services, Thanjavur District.

3.The Block Development Officer, Thanjavur.

4.The Executive Officer, Kallaperambu II Sethi Panchayat, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.

B.PUGALENDHI,J cp W.P.(MD)No.4156 of 2018 Dated: 25.03.2024