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Ramsundar.K v. The Executive Engineer

2023-11-24Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P.(MD)No.24022 of 2023 K.Ramsundar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Executive Engineer, Water Resource Organization, Public Works Department, Korampallam Water Basin Division, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Water Resource Organization, Public Works Department, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Assistant Director of Fisheries, Office of the Assistant Director of Fisheries, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to extend lease period for a further period of three years from 30.11.2023 for harvesting fish in Eppothumventran Water 1/4

Tank situated at Ottapidaram Taluk, Thoothukudi District by considering the proceedings of the 2nd respondent in Letter No. Ko.125/2022 dated 21.12.2022 and based on the petitioner's representation dated 01.08.2023 and 14.11.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Gangai Amaran For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Spl. Government Pleader.

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.Admittedly, the petitioner's lease comes to an end on 30.11.2023. The petitioner seeks extension of the same. The petitioner has no legal right as such. I am not to position to interfere and the writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

24.11.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- 1.The Executive Engineer, Water Resource Organization, Public Works Department, Korampallam Water Basin Division, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Water Resource Organization, Public Works Department, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Assistant Director of Fisheries, Office of the Assistant Director of Fisheries, Thoothukudi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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