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Dhanushkodi v. The District Collector

2023-02-01Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Dhanushkodi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Tahsildar, Thoothukudi Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Divisional Engineer, State Highways Department, Ettayapuram Road, K.T.C.Nagar, Thoothukudi District.

4.The Block Development Officer, Pudukkottai, Thoothukudi District.

5.The President, Servaikaranmadam Panchayat, Servaikaranmadam, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to permit 1/4

the petitioner to draw water through pipeline from survey No.88/6B to survey No.132/1A for the purpose of agricultural operations, within a time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.J.Karthick For R-1 to R-4 : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader For R-5 : Mr.G.Sivaraja

ORDER

Heard the learned Counsel on either side.

2. The third respondent is directed to pass order on the petition mentioned representation on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the third respondent to pass order one way or the other. Interested persons shall be put on notice before passing final order. This writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs. 01.02.2023 2/4

NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Btr To 1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Tahsildar, Thoothukudi Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Divisional Engineer, State Highways Department, Ettayapuram Road, K.T.C.Nagar, Thoothukudi District.

4.The Block Development Officer, Pudukkottai, Thoothukudi District.

5.The President, Servaikaranmadam Panchayat, Servaikaranmadam, Thoothukudi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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