Rajaraman v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.12.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.34809 of 2025 and W.M.P(MD)No.27511 of 2025 Rajaraman

...Petitioner

Vs

1. The District Collector, Karur District, Karur.

2. The Sub-Collector, Kulithalai, Karur District.

3. Assistant Director (Village Panchayats), Karur.

4. The Superintending Engineer, Tamilnadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL), General Construction Circle, 110, KV Trichy, Sub-Station Complex, Periyamilaguparai, Tiruchirappalli - 620 002.

5. The Deputy General Manager, Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (Unit - II), Kagitha Nagar, Mondipatty, K.Periyapatty - 621 306, Manapparai Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District.

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6. The Managing Director, The Everrenew Energy Private Limited, Aneja Towers, 1-4-5, Thirumalai Nagar, 5th Cross St, Industrial Estate, Perungudi, Chennai - 600 096.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 4 and 6 not to install electricity transmission line in the petitioner's agricultural property in S.No. 483/3 of Porunthalur Village, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District based on the petitioner's representations dated 17.10.2025 and 12.11.2025. For Petitioner : M/s.T.M.Madasamy For Respondents : M/s.Senthil Ayyanar Government Advocate for R1 to R3 Mr.S.Deenadhayalan Standing Counsel for R4 Mr.Jaishankar Ramakrishnan for R6

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing the respondents 4 to 6 not to install electricity transmission line in the petitioner's agricultural property in S.No.483/3 of Porunthalur Village, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District, based upon his representations dated 17.10.2025 and 12.11.2025.

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2. The learned Counsel appearing for the 6th respondent has filed a counter dated 08.12.2025. Paragraph No.11 of the counter is extracted as follows:- "The 6th respondent staunchly denied the allegations of the Petitioner contained in Para No.3 that the respondents 4 to 6 are trying to install electricity transmission line in his lands comprised in Survey Nos. 483/1 and 483/3 without his consent. It is humbly submitted that the lands mentioned in this Writ Petition are not part of the present power project. Besides, if there is any future proposal to lay electrical transmission lines over the Petitioner's land, such action will be done in accordance with the settled position of law. Hence, the apprehension of the Petitioner at this juncture is unwarranted. Therefore, this Writ Petition may be dismissed as premature."

3. In view of the counter filed by the 6th respondent, the apprehension of the writ petitioner is unfounded. No further adjudication is called for. The affidavit is taken on file and recorded. Accordingly, this writ petition stands closed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. 08.12.2025 1/3 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR 3/4

R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

RJR To

1. The District Collector, Karur District, Karur.

2. The Sub-Collector, Kulithalai, Karur District.

3. Assistant Director (Village Panchayats), Karur.

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