V.Rahul v. The District Collector
1 W.P.(MD)NO.32914 OF 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.11.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.32914 of 2025 V.Rahul ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The District Collector, Karur, Karur District.
2. The Tahsildar,
3. The Block Development Officer, Thanthonimalai, Karur Taluk, Karur District.
4. The Village Administrative Officer, Velliyanai South,
5. The Inspector of Police, Velliyanai police station,
6. M/s.Anushyam Green Power Private Ltd., Office at No.141/40/B, Rengaraj Nagar, Molaiyandi Patti, Velambadi Village, Aravakurichi Taluk, 1/5
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7. M/s.Makkal Power Private Ltd., Office at No.139, Periya Kadai Street, Aravakurichi Village & Taluk,
8. M/s.Vinoba Renewable Energy Private Limited, Office at No.478A, 2nd Cross, Vaiyapuri Nagar, ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to conduct enquiry by forbearing the respondents 6 to 8 installing the transmission lines on cart track by considering the petition dated 15.10.2025 within the stipulated time fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sundarapandian For R-1 to R-4 : Mr.M.Gangatharan, Government Advocate.
For R-5 : Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate.
For R-6 to R-8 : Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam * * * 2/5
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O R D E R
Heard both sides.
2. The writ petitioner is a resident of Karur Taluk. He is having agricultural lands in Velliyanai South Village. He is aggrieved by the proposed installation of transmission lines by the private respondents in the petition-mentioned cart track. The petitioner had already given representation dated 15.10.2025 in this regard. Admittedly, the transmission lines would not be running over the petitioner's land.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the private respondents asserts that permission had been obtained from the concerned authorities. I can grant writ of mandamus only if some illegality is demonstrated. The petitioner has not been able to show, as to how his right will be affected by the proposed installation. In any event, the first respondent is cognizant of the issue. It is for him to take a call in the matter. If according to the first respondent, the petitioner's rights have been infringed, it is the duty of the first 3/5
4 W.P.(MD)NO.32914 OF 2025 respondent to redress the same. Beyond making this observation, I am not in a position to grant any further direction. This writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.
18.11.2025 NCS : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU To:
1. The District Collector, Karur, Karur District.
2. The Tahsildar,
3. The Block Development Officer, Thanthonimalai, Karur Taluk, Karur District.
4. The Village Administrative Officer, Velliyanai South,
5. The Inspector of Police, Velliyanai police station, 4/5
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