Priyanka K v. The Assistant Director (Rural Development)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.10.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN K.Priyanka ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Assistant Director (Rural Development), Sivagangai District, Collectorate, Sivagangai.

2.The Block Development Officer, Singampuneri Panchayat Union, Singampuneri, Sivagangai District.

3.The President, S.Mathur Village Panchayat, Singampuneri Taluk, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 and 3 to restore the water connection given to the 1/4

Petitioner`s house having Door No.1/65 situated at S.Mathur Village, S.S.Kottai, Singampuneri Panchayat Union, Sivangangai District forthwith.

For Petitioner : Ms.M.Sudha For Respondent : Mr.M.Prakash Additional Government Pleader for R.1 Mr.D.Sadiq Raja for R.2 & R.3

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The prayer in the writ petition is for restoring the water connection to the petitioner's house.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the first respondent and the learned counsel appearing for the respondents 2 and 3 submitted that within 15 days water connection will be given to the petitioner. 2/4

4. Recording the said submission, this writ petition is allowed. There shall be no order as to costs.

13.10.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The Assistant Director (Rural Development), Sivagangai District, Collectorate, Sivagangai.

2.The Block Development Officer, Singampuneri Panchayat Union, Singampuneri, Sivagangai District.

3.The President, S.Mathur Village Panchayat, Singampuneri Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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