S.Gokul v. The Directorate Of Town Panchayat
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.08.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE and W.M.P.(MD)Nos.16424 & 16426 of 2025 S.Gokul ... Petitioner -Vs1.The Directorate of Town Panchayat, 7th and 8th Floor, Urban Administrative Office Campus, Chennai-600 028.
2.The District Collector / Monitoring Committee, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.
3.The Assistant Director of Town Panchayat, Town Panchayat, Thanjavur District.
4.The Assistant Executive Engineer, O/o. Assistant Director of Town Panchayat, Thanjavur District.
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5.The Junior Engineer, Town Panchayat, Aduthurai Head Quarters, Thanjavur District.
6.The Executive Officer, O/o.Town Panchayat, Thirubuvanam, Thanjavur District.
7.N.K.Rajendran ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 4 to 6 to implement the project of the 'Construction of Storm water Drain with Pedestrian Footpath and C.C.Pavement at Sannathi Street' in a proper and appropriate manner as per their Estimation Abstract Report by considering the petitioner's representation dated 17.07.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Dinesh For R1 to R6 : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar, Government Pleader
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.) The relief sought for in the present Writ Petition is to direct the respondents 4 to 6 to implement the project of the 'Construction of Storm water Drain with Pedestrian Footpath and C.C.Pavement at Sannathi Street' in a proper 2/6
and appropriate manner as per their Estimation Abstract Report by considering the petitioner's representation dated 17.07.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court.
2.It is needless to state that public projects are to be constructed by scrupulously following the standards prescribed and as per norms. Any usage of substandard materials, irregularity, illegality or corrupt activities are to be dealt with only by the competent authorities. However, general direction as such sought for in the present Writ Petition cannot be granted. 3.If at all there is any specific allegation regarding the implementation of the projects, the petitioner is at liberty to give an appropriate complaint before the competent authority for initiation of action. Even in the absence of any complaint, the supervising authority is bound to inspect the project periodically and ensure that construction of storm water drain with pedestrian footpath is done in accordance with the standards prescribed under the scheme or plan. More specifically, the works are to be carried out as per Estimation Abstract Report and the authorities competent are bound to conduct inspection and verify the same. 3/6
4.With the above observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. (S.M.S., J.) & (A.D.M.C., J.) 04.08.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Yuva To 1.The Directorate of Town Panchayat, 7th and 8th Floor, Urban Administrative Office Campus, Chennai-600 028.
2.The District Collector / Monitoring Committee, Thanjavur, Thanjavur District.
3.The Assistant Director of Town Panchayat, Town Panchayat, Thanjavur District.
4.The Assistant Executive Engineer, O/o. Assistant Director of Town Panchayat, Thanjavur District.
5.The Junior Engineer, Town Panchayat, Aduthurai Head Quarters, Thanjavur District.
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6.The Executive Officer, O/o.Town Panchayat, Thirubuvanam, Thanjavur District.
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.
AND DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.
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