G.Jayasri v. The State
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court disposed of a writ appeal challenging the dismissal of a petition seeking directions to properly close unyielding bore wells in a private apartment complex. The exercise confirmed the writ court's order but set aside the costs imposed. The matter was decided based on the Corporation's report confirming the wells were filled and concreted.
What did the court decide?
The appeal was disposed of by confirming the order of the Writ Court except to set aside the costs of Rs. 25,000 imposed. No costs to the respondent.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated : 03.08.2020
C O R A M
The Hon'ble Mr. AMRESHWAR PRATAP SAHI, THE CHIEF JUSTICE and
The Hon'ble Mr. Justice SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
Writ Appeal No.248 of 2020
Ms.G.Jayasri
... Appellant/Petitioner
Vs
1. The State,
Rep. By the Principal Secretary to the Government,
Municipal Administration & Water Supply Dept.,
Secretariat,
Chennai-9.
2. The Commissioner,
Corporation of Chennai,
Chennai-3.
3. The Managing Director,
CMWS & SB,
No.1, Pumbing Station Station Road,
Chintadripet, Chennai-2.
4. The Inspector of Police,
K-1, Sembium Police Station,
Perambur, Chennai-11.
5. The Sub Inspector of Police,
K-1, Sembium Police Station,
Perambur, Chennai-11.
6.Mr.Francis Muthaiya
7.Mrs.Rema
8.Mrs.Vasantha Balaji
9.Mrs.Nathiya
10.Mrs.Geetha
11.Mr.N.Viswanathan
... Respondents
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the High Court should interfere with the writ court's order closing the bore well premises based on the Corporation's inspection report.
Whether the costs imposed by the writ court for filing the writ petition should be set aside in a safety-related safety matter.
Whether the bore wells were improperly closed contrary to Supreme Court guidelines.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Ms. G. Jayasri
- respondent
The State
- respondent
The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai
- respondent
The Managing Director, CMWS & SB
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, K-1, Sembium Police Station
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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