Tamilnadu Mahatma Ganghi Makkal Katchi v. The Secretary To Govt Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.03.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN Tamil Nadu Mahatma Gandhi Makkal Katchi, Reg. No.56/2010/2015-16/PPSI, Represented by its Founder & President, Mr.C.Thangappan, Thettivilai, Kuzhithurai, Near Govt. Devikumari Women's College Kanyakumari District - 629 163, Tamil Nadu .

... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Director and Commissioner, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

3.The Chief Forest Officer, Government of Tamil nadu, Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

4.The Project Director, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

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5.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District.

... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, Directing the respondents 1 to 5 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 28.09.2019 and consequently, direct the respondents to proceed with the renovation work of the connecting road between Velimalai and Mukkadal in Thovalai Panchayat Union, Kanyakumiar District by putting metal tar. For Petitioner : No Representation For Respondents : Mr.P.T.Thiraviam, Govt. Advocate for R1 to R5

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.) There is no representation for the petitioner. Hence, this Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To 1.The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Director and Commissioner, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

3.The Chief Forest Officer, Government of Tamil nadu, Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

4.The Project Director, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

5.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District.

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N.SATHISH KUMAR , J.

AND M.JOTHIRAMAN, J.

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