Jeyaram G v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.09.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE Ms.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA G.Jeyaram President, Meenatkshiamman Kanmoi, Neerinai Payanpaduthuvor Sangam, Ammapatti/Meenakshipuram, Bodinayakanur Taluk, Theni District.
... Petitioner -vs1.The District Collector, O/o., The District Collector, Theni District.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o., The Revenue Divisional Office, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.
3.The Assistant Director, Department of Fisheries and Animal Welfare Department, Theni District.
4.The Executive Engineer, Manjalaaru Basin Division, Irrigation Department, Periyakulam, Theni District.
5.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Irrigation Department, Periyakulam, Theni District.
... Respondents
Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to disburse 60% of the fishery lease amount to our 'Meenakshiamman Kanmoi Neerinai Payanpaduthuvor Sangam' as per the G.O.Ms.No.72 of the Public Works Department dated 06.05.2014 within a time frame stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner :
Mr.S.Rajasekar for M/s.Roy and Roy Associates For Respondents :
Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking for mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to disburse 60% of the fishery lease amount to their 'Meenakshiamman Kanmoi Neerinai Payanpaduthuvor Sangam' as per the G.O.Ms.No.72 of the Public Works Department dated 06.05.2014.
2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia, learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice on behalf of the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3. The case of the petitioner is that he is the President of Meenakshiamman Kanmoi Neerinai Payanpaduthuvor Sangam and that the said Kanmoi is situated in S.No.220 to an extent of 86.12 hectares at Meenakshipuram, Ammapatti Village, Bodinayakanur Taluk, Theni District and it is used by more than 500 farmers for cultivation. The fishery rights of the said Kanmoi were auctioned for lease on 26.06.2025 and pursuant to the same, the lease was given to one Abdul Samath for a period of three years from 2025 to 2028. Subsequently, for the purpose of maintenance and strengthening of irrigation infrastructure, the petitioner submitted a representation on 17.07.2025 to the respondents seeking disbursal of 60% of the fishery lease amount from 50% of the lease amount deposited by lease holder to the said Kanmoi in the light of G.O.Ms.No.72 of Public Works Department dated 06.05.2014. However, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, this petition.
4. The learned Special Government Pleader, on instructions, would submit that based on the G.O.Ms.No.72 of Public Works Department dated 06.05.2014, the respondents 4 and 5 will disburse the amount to the petitioner within one month.
5. Recording the aforesaid submission, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
15.09.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Rmk To 1.The District Collector, O/o., The District Collector, Theni District.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o., The Revenue Divisional Office, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.
3.The Assistant Director, Department of Fisheries and Animal Welfare Department, Theni District.
4.The Executive Engineer, Manjalaaru Basin Division, Irrigation Department, Periyakulam, Theni District.
5.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Irrigation Department, Periyakulam, Theni District.
P.T.ASHA, J.
Rmk 15.09.2025