A.P. Annamalai, S/O. Perumal v. The Secretary,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.06.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE and W.M.P(MD)No.20208 of 2019 A.P.Annamalai ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Public Works Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2.The District Collector, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

3.The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Pudukottai.

4.The Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Organisation, Public Works Department, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

... Respondents 1/5

PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to construct a dividing dam at Mampatti Village, Illuppur Taluk, Pudukottai District and ensure equitable distribution water between the supply channel Puliyankulam Tank and Perambur Periyakulam Tank as per the order of the second respondent dated 17.09.1976 and by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.05.2018 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Mahaboob Athiff For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar Government Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.) The writ of Mandamus has been instituted to direct the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 23.05.2018. 2.Issuance of such a direction in the present case would do no service to the cause of justice. The petitioner has to establish a right for entertaining the Writ Petition. The direction sought for in the present Writ Petition 2/5

is to construct a dividing dam at Mampatti Village, Illuppur Taluk, Pudukkottai District. It is a policy decision to be taken at the Government level, with the opinion of the experts.

3.In the event of the Courts issuing such a direction, there is a likelihood of causing prejudice to the beneficiaries including agriculturists. Thus, the petitioner has to approach the appropriate authority for redressal of grievance, if any exists.

4.With the above observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.

[S.M.S.,J.] & [A.D.M.C.,J.] 12.06.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes ps 3/5

To 1.The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Public Works Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2.The District Collector, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

3.The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Pudukottai.

4.The Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Organisation, Public Works Department, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM , J.

and DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE , J.

ps ORDER MADE IN DATED : 12.06.2025 5/5