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Ananth a v. The Government of Tamilnadu Rep by

Madras HC15 Jul 2024WP(MD)/15722/2024

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What is this about?

Petitioner sought mandamus to stop the Executive Officer altering the course of a drainage channel in Alwarthirunagari. Government clarified the channel was merely widened from 1.5 sq.ft to 2.5 sq.ft without altering its course and the work was completed; writ petition allowed.

What did the court decide?

Petition allowed recording respondents' clarification; connected miscellaneous petition closed; no costs.

Ananth a Vs The Government of Tamilnadu Rep by — Municipal and Town Planning | Madras HC (2024)

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1 W.P.(MD)NO.15722 OF 2024

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 15.07.2024

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN

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W.P.(MD)No.15722 of 2024 AND W.M.P.(MD)NO.13697 of 2024

A.Ananth

... Petitioner

Vs.

The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by the Principal Secretory to the Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.

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The Director of Town Panchayat, Directorate of Town Panchayat,

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7^th and 8^th Floor Urban Administrative Office Campus, Chennai – 600 028.

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The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi – 628 101.

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The Assistant Director of Town Panchayat, Thirunelveli – Thoothukudi Zone, Tirunelveli.

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The Executive Officer, Alwarthirunagari Town Panchayat, Alwarthirunagari,

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Thoothukudi District – 628 612. ... Respondents

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Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the fifth respondent not to alter the course of the drainage in survey No.975/16 of

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Alwarthirunagari Town in Thoothukudi District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 08.07.2024.

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For Petitioner : Mr.J.Antony Jesus For R-1 to R-4 : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Special Government Pleader. For R-5 : Mr.T.Thambidurai, Government Advocate. * * *

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O R D E R

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When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Special Government Pleader clarified that the petition mentioned drainage channel is merely being widened from 1 ½ sq.ft to 2 ½ sq.ft and that its course is not being altered at all. The stand of the respondents is placed on record. It is further stated that the work has already been completed and nothing remains pending.

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Recording the said submission, this writ petition stands allowed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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15.07.2024

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU

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To:

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The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by the Principal Secretory to the Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.

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The Director of Town Panchayat, Directorate of Town Panchayat,

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7^th and 8^th Floor Urban Administrative Office Campus, Chennai – 600 028.

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The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi – 628 101.

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The Assistant Director of Town Panchayat, Thirunelveli – Thoothukudi Zone, Tirunelveli.

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The Executive Officer, Alwarthirunagari Town Panchayat, Alwarthirunagari, Thoothukudi District – 628 612.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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PMU

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W.P.(MD)No.15722 of 2024

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15.07.2024

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