Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7865/2018disposed of

D.Xavier v. The District Collector

2025-11-03Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

1 W.P.(MD)NO.7865 OF 2018 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.7865 of 2018 AND W.M.P.(MD)Nos.7444 & 7445 of 2018 D.Xavier ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2. The Tahsildar, Pattukottai Taluk, Pattukottai, Thanjavur District.

3. The Block Development Officer, Pattukottai Panchayat Union, Pattukottai, Thanjavur District.

4. The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Thanjavur District.

5. The Junior Engineer, TANGEDCO, Pattukottai, Ottangadu, Pattukottai Taluk, Thanjavur District.

6. Arockiadas

7. Victor ... Respondents 1/4

2 W.P.(MD)NO.7865 OF 2018 Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 5 to take appropriate action against the respondents 6 and 7 for illegal construction of Coir Industries in the Nanja land situated in survey No.74/7B1 and 74/7A situated at Punalvasal West Village, Pattukottai Taluk, Thanjavur District and consequently consider the representation of the petitioner dated 09.03.2018.

For Petitioner : No appearance.

For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai, Special Government Pleader for R-1 to R-3.

Mr.S.Altrin Joe, for Mr.Isaac Chambers for R-6 & R-7.

Mr.S.Deenadhayalan for R-4 & R-5.

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O R D E R

None appears for the writ petitioner.

2. This writ petition has been filed for directing the authorities to take action against respondents 6 and 7 on the premise 2/4

3 W.P.(MD)NO.7865 OF 2018 that they had illegally constructed Coir industries in the petition-mentioned nanja land.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Special Government Pleader pointed out that permission was already granted and that the running of the industries cannot be said to be illegal. No relief can be granted in the writ petition.

4. Recording the submission of the learned Special Government Pleader, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 03.11.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU 3/4

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PMU To:

1. The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2. The Tahsildar, Pattukottai Taluk, Pattukottai, Thanjavur District.

3. The Block Development Officer, Pattukottai Panchayat Union, Pattukottai, Thanjavur District.

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