Nitheshraj S v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
This Court held that determining the distance between the petitioner's house and Sambai Oothu is a factual issue to be resolved by the petitioner and the Assistant Executive Engineer. The Court directed them to mutually measure the distance; if beyond 500 meters, service connection must be provided, otherwise a reasoned order rejecting it is required. The Writ Petition was disposed of in the meant
What did the court decide?
The Writ Petition was disposed of with a direction for the petitioner and the second respondent to meet and measure the distance between the house and Sambai Oothu.