Single Judge disposal of Writ Petition under Article 226 seeking injunction against road laying. Respondents informed land acquisition not yet decided; disposed of petition after recording submissions.
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W.P.(MD) No.19405 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 14.08.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA
W.P.(MD) No.19405 of 2024 and W.M.P.(MD) No.16460 of 2024
Prasanna Venkatesh .. Petitioner
Vs.
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Tamil Nadu Highways Department, 5, Beasant Road, Chinna Chokkikulam, Madurai District.
7.The President, Erumarpatti Panchayat Office, Erumarpatti Village, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.
.. Respondents
Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents herein from laying road in S.Nos.114/5, 114/6A, 114/7 and 114/8 of Erumarpatti Village, Usilampatti Panchayat Union, Madurai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 19.07.2024.
For Petitioner : Mr.V.B.Sundhareshwar
For Respondents : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhiyan Government Advocate
ORDER
It is informed by Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhiyan, learned Government
Advocate that the respondents have not taken any decision to acquire the petition mentioned lands and in the event of they taking such decision, they would follow due process of law.
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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes abr To
1.The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Highways and Minor Ports Department, Secretariat Campus, Chennai.
2.The Chief Engineer, Tamil Nadu Highways and Minor Ports Department, Secretariat Campus, Chennai.
3.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Madurai District.
4.The Divisional Engineer, Office of the Divisional Engineer, Tamil Nadu Highways Department, 5, Besant Road, Chinna Chokkikulam, Madurai District.
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P.T.ASHA, J.
abr
5.The Superintending Engineer, Office of the Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Highways Department,
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner's representation regarding road laying can be enforced against the respondents.
Prasanna Venkatesh
The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Highways and Minor Ports Department
The Chief Engineer, Tamil Nadu Highways and Minor Ports Department
The District Collector
The Divisional Engineer
The Superintending Engineer
P.T.Asha
As recorded by the court registry
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