Petitioner sought a writ of Mandamus to repair and retar two specific public roads. The court noted the respondents had already taken steps to complete construction by 31.05.2019 and disposed of the petition accordingly without a specific order.
Writ petition disposed of; recording that Government have taken steps to complete construction by 31.05.2019.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SHAJI P.CHALY
FRIDAY ,THE 22ND DAY OF MARCH 2019 / 1ST CHAITHRA, 1941
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PETITIONER/S:
MUTHUPANDI, AGED 59 YEARS, S/O. KASHIPANDI THEVAR, KUNNEL HOUSE, PULLIKKANAM P.O., PUTHUKADU DIV., IDUKKI DISTRICT
BY ADV. SRI.K.R.SUNIL
RESPONDENT/S:
1 THE SECRETARY, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, GOVT. SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN-695 001
4 THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, (ROAD DIVISION), ZONAL OFFICE, THODUPUZHA ,IDUKKI, PIN-685 584
SMT. PRINCY XAVIER, GP
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 22.03.2019, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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JUDGMENT
This writ petition is filed by the petitioner seeking the following reliefs:
1) To issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to forthwith repair and retar the Moolamattam-Pullikkanam Vagamaon Public road and Kanjar-Elaveezha-Poonchira Vagamon road within a time as fixed by this Hon'ble Court.
2) To such other orders, directions deem fit on facts and in the interest of justice.
deplorable condition of a road used by the petitioner as well as the general public for their day-to-day commutation and movement of vehicular traffic.
wherein it is stated that steps are taken by the
respondents to complete the work by repairing the
road. However, it is stated that the time period required is upto 31.05.2019.
that situation would suffice if a direction is issued
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to complete the work as is stated in the statement.
petitioner as well as learned Government Pleader this
writ petition is disposed of, recording that the Government have already taken steps to complete the construction activities on or before 31.05.2019 and
there will be a direction accordingly.
The writ petition is disposed of, accordingly.
Sd/-
SHAJI P.CHALY
JUDGE
SPR
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APPENDIX
PETITIONER'S/S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT P1 THE TRUE COPIES OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING THE PRESENT CONDITION OF THE REFERRED ROADS EXHIBIT P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REQUEST DATED 23.1.2019 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER EXHIBIT P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REQUEST DATED 23.1.2019 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER EXHIBIT P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT CARD EXHIBIT P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT CARD RESPONDENT'S/S EXHIBITS: NIL.
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the respondents can be directed to repair and retar the specific public roads within a time frame?
MUTHUPANDI
THE SECRETARY, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, (ROAD DIVISION), IDUKKI
THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, (ROAD DIVISION), KOTTAYAM
THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, (ROAD DIVISION), ZONAL OFFICE, THODUPUZHA
SMT. PRINCY XAVIER
SHAJI P.CHALY
As recorded by the court registry
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