Krishnan v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition sought mandatory removal of encroachment by a school blocking a water channel. Commissioner reported no encroachment existed; obstruction was due to lack of cleaning by adjacent landowners. Petition dismissed with liberty to approach authorities if fresh encroachment is noticed.
What the court decided
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W.P.(MD) No.327 of 2022
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 17.11.2022
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN
and
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE J.SATHYA NARAYANA PRASAD
W.P.(MD) No.327 of 2022
Krishnan
... Petitioner
Vs.
- 1.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil.
- 2.The Tahsildar, Agateeswaram Taluk, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the water channel connecting Idavathai Sluice with the channel serves the purpose of ensuring free flow of water.
Whether there is any encroachment in the water channel obstructing the petitioner's access to water.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Krishnan
- respondent
The District Collector, Kanyakumari District
- respondent
The Tahsildar, Agateeswaram Taluk
- respondent
The Assistant Executive Engineer, W.R.O.
- respondent
The Correspondent, Arockia Annai Academy CBSE School
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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