B.Stalin, v. The State Of Tamilnadu,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE B.Stalin ... Petitioner vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by the Chief Secretary, Fort St. George, Chennai - 09.

2.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary, Department of Public Works, Fort St. George, Chennai - 09.

3.The Chief Engineer, (Maintenance and Generation), Cheppakkam, Chennai - 05.

4.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

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5.The Executive Engineer, Periyar Vaigain Basin Division, Madurai - 02.

... Respondents 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 3 to take sincere and effective steps to implement the Tamil Nadu Farmers Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 2000 by conducting elections to the Water Users Associations, Distributory Committees and Project Committees under the Act in Tamil Nadu within a stipulated period fixed this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.M.Anantha Murugan 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 seeking a direction to the respondents to take effective steps to implement the Tamil Nadu Farmers Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 2000 by conducting elections to the Water Users Associations, Distributory Committees and Project Committees under the Act.

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2.Since seven years have lapsed, the relief as such sought for deserves no merit consideration. However, if any grievance exists, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the competent authorities for redressal of the same. 3.Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands closed. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To 1.The Chief Secretary, Represented by the State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai - 09.

2.The Secretary, Represented by the State of Tamil Nadu, Department of Public Works, Fort St. George, Chennai - 09.

3.The Chief Engineer, (Maintenance and Generation), Cheppakkam, Chennai - 05.

4.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

5.The Executive Engineer, Periyar Vaigain Basin Division, Madurai - 02.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM , J.

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

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