Madras High CourtWP(MD)/25605/2023dismissed

Thangavel v. The District Collector

2024-11-29Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan,Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.11.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P(MD)No.25605 of 2023 and W.M.P.(MD)Nos.21792 & 26085 of 2023 Thangavel ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tenkasi.

3.The Tahsildar, 4.The Assistant Engineer, Public Works Department (WRO), (Chittar Basin Section), Pavoorchathiram, Tenkasi District.

5.The Assistant Divisional Engineer, Highways (C&M), Tenkasi.

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6.The Commissioner, Panchayat Union, 7.Thangapandian 8.Pandian ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 5 to ensure the water course running from Alangulam Nettur Road at Point 3.6km upto Kurippankulam Tank, permanently and remove any construction or encroachment in the 12ft North south canal and maintain it as a pucca channel letting water to the Kurippankulam Tank.

For Petitioner :Ms.V.Janaki Devi For Respondents :Mr.K.Balasubramanian Special Government Pleader for R1 to R6 : Mr.S.Kumar for R7 & R8

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. There is no material to indicate the existence of any water body. Hence, the writ petition is dismissed. We however permit the petitioner to file a 2/4

fresh writ petition on the same cause of action provided there are materials available. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

[G.R.S., J.] [B.P., J.] 29.11.2024 NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tenkasi.

3.The Tahsildar, 4.The Assistant Engineer, Public Works Department (WRO), (Chittar Basin Section), Pavoorchathiram, Tenkasi District.

5.The Assistant Divisional Engineer, Highways (C&M), Tenkasi.

6.The Commissioner, Panchayat Union, 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J and B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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