C. Madasamy, S/O. Chelliah v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
This Court dismissed Writ Appeals filed under the Letters Patent Act challenging a 2013 circular that replaced Water Shed Committee office bearers. The Court held that the Appeals are closed as the underlying Scheme was closed in August 2020, leaving nothing for consideration.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner's Writ Appeals closed with no costs; connected miscellaneous petitions also closed.
What the court decided
W.A.(MD.Nos.364 & 365 of 2014
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 05.04.2024
CORAM
JUSTICE N. SESHASAYEE
and
JUSTICE P.VADAMALAI
W.A.(MD).Nos.364 & 365 of 2014 and M.P.(MD).Nos.1 & 1 of 2014 W.A.(MD).No.364 of 2014
C.Madasamy, Son of Chelliah, President, Malaipatti Orungkinaitha Neervatipagudi Velanmai Tittakulu-I”, No.2, Middle Street, Malaipatti, Pirivillikottai Post, Thoothukudi District.
... Appellant /Petitioner
Vs.
- The District Collector, Thoothukudi District.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Writ Appeals challenging a circular changing Water Shed Committee office bearers survive once the underlying Central Government Scheme is closed.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
C. Madasamy
- appellant
V. Chandran
- respondent
District Collector, Thoothukudi District
- respondent
Project Officer, District Water Catchment Development Office, Thoothukudi
- respondent
Registrar of Societies, Palayamkottai
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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