Mookan, v. The District Collector,

W.P.(MD) No.15824 of 2014 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.04.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH W.P.(MD) No.15824 of 2014 and M.P.(MD) No.1 of 2014 (Through Video Conference) Mookan

...Petitioner

Vs.

1) The District Collector Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2) The District Revenue Officer, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

3) The Tahsildhar, Veerakeralam Pudur Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

4) The Assistant Divisional Engineer, TANGEDCO Distribution, Alangulam, Tirunelveli District.

5) The Junior Engineer, TANGEDCO- Distribution, Veerakeralam Pudur, Tirunelveli District.

6) Annapackiam .... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st Respondent to direct the 3rd Respondent to take suitable action by considering the petitioner's representations dated 10.09.2014 and 12.09.2014 within a period of stipulated time.

For Petitioner: Mr.NA.Palaniyandi For RR 1 to 3 : Mr.S.Angappan, Government Advocate For RR 4 & 5 : Mr.Gasinatha Durai

O R D E R

Heard Mr.NA.Palaniyandi, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.S.Angappan, learned Government Advocate for respondents 1 to 3 and Mr.Gasinatha Durai, learned counsel for the respondents 4 and 5. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD) No.15824 of 2014

2. The relief sought for by the petitioner in this writ petition may not survive at this length of time. It is made clear that if the sixth respondent continues to illegally draw water and commercially deal with the same, it is left open to the petitioner to make a fresh representation and work out his remedy. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CSII) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) NOTE: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

sts To:

1) The District Collector Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2) The District Revenue Officer, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

3) The Tahsildhar, Veerakeralam Pudur Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

+1 CC to M/s.NA.PALANIYANDI, Advocate ( SR-16997[F] dated 22/04/2021 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-17144[F] dated 22/04/2021 ) Order made in W.P.(MD) No.15824 of 2014 Dated:

21.04.2021 GS (18.06.2021) 2P 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2