C.Gengaraman v. The District Collector / Chairman

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.35491 of 2025 and W.M.P(MD) No.28161 of 2025 C.Gengaraman

...Petitioner

Vs 1.The District Collector / Chairman The District Rural Development Agency, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2. The Tahsildar, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District.

3.The Block Development Officer, (Village Panchayat) Singampunari Panchayat Union, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned order passed by the 1st respondent in Na.Ka.T.A8/5415/2023, dated 24.04.2024 and quash the same as arbitrary, illegal and consequently direct the 1st respondent to restore and implement 1/4

the earlier administrative sanction granted by the 1st respondent dated 02.08.2023 in Na.Ka.DA10/5415/2023 under the "Namakku Naame Thittam" for construction of a 3-metre span RCC slab culvert across the surplus channel of Annamalaiyar Kanmai, Kirungakottai Village, Sivagangai District. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Mohan For R1 and R2 : Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.G.Suriya Anath Government Advocate

O R D E R

The present writ petition has been filed challenging the order passed by the first respondent on 24.04.2024, wherein the administrative sanction already granted under the "Namakku Naame Thittam" for construction of a 3-metre span RCC slab culvert has been cancelled.

2. A perusal of the affidavit reveals that the petitioner along with other villagers have contributed 1/3rd share for construction of the said culvert. Therefore, it is clear that this writ petition has been filed in Public Interest Litigation.

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3. Considering the above said facts, this Writ Petition stands disposed of with liberty to the petitioner to challenge the said order by way of Public Interest Litigation, if he is so advised. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently connected Miscellaneous Petition stands closed. 06.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi To 1.The District Collector / Chairman The District Rural Development Agency, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2. The Tahsildar, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District.

3.The Block Development Officer, (Village Panchayat) Singampunari Panchayat Union, Sivagangai District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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