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Kochu Krishnan v. The District Collector

2024-03-26Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Kochu Krishnan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District At Nagercoil.

2.The Sub Collector, Padmanabhapuram, Thucklai, 3.The Tahsildar, Vilavancode Taluk, Kuzhithurai, 4.The Village Administrative Officer, Nattalam A Village, Nattalam and Post, 5.The Inspector of Police, Marthandam Police Station, 6.The Panchayat President, Nattalam "A" Village Panchayath, Nattalam and Post, 1/4

7.Sunder Raj ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 26.07.2023 and consequently direct the 6th respondent to take appropriate action as against the 7th respondent to cut and remove the disputed ayani tree standing dangerous to the safety and security of the petitioners family members and property by implementing his order in proceeding in Na.Ka.No.(A3))/2521/2023 dated 07.06.2023 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Sreenivsan For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhiraj, Spl. Government Pleader for R1 to R4.

Mr.Albert James, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) for R5.

No appearance for R7

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner claims that the petition mentioned tree is standing in dangerous position.

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3.The second respondent is directed to take a call in this matter. If the petitioner's assertion is true, the petition mentioned tree shall be cut and removed.

4.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 26.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District At Nagercoil.

2.The Sub Collector, Padmanabhapuram, Thucklai, 3.The Tahsildar, Vilavancode Taluk, Kuzhithurai, 4.The Village Administrative Officer, Nattalam A Village, Nattalam and Post, 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

ias 5.The Inspector of Police, Marthandam Police Station, 26.03.2024 4/4