This writ petition sought a mandamus to remove illegally laid pipelines and disconnect electricity affecting public water sources. The court noted respondents' affidavit stated the pipeline was disconnected and licenses cancelled but was not inclined to proceed further, instructing respondents to seek appropriate legal remedies.
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WP No.28579 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 16.12.2025
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA,
CHIEF JUSTICE
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN
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R.Thuyamani
.. Petitioner
-vs-
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14.The Inspector of Police, Avinashipalayam Police Station, Tiruppur.
15.Muthusamy
16.U.S.Palanisamy .. Respondents
Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 14 to take appropriate action for removal of the pipe line underneath the lands which is illegally laid by the 15th & 16th respondents from S.F.No.470/1A1 of Alagumalai Village, enrooted through Pongalur and Ugayanur Panchayat which reach about 3 km to the lands situated in S.F.No.236, 237, 241/1, 242/1, 243/1 and 240/2A or any other lands in any other Panchayat villages without obtaining permission from the competent authorities and consequently direct the respondents 1 to 14 to take appropriate action for disconnecting the electricity connection made by the 15th and 16th respondents as per law and close the borewell to protect the source of drinking water to the villagers and public of Alagumalai and other villages.
| For Petitioner | : | Mr.V.Raghavachari Senior Counsel for Mr.N.Umapathi |
|---|---|---|
| For Respondents | : | Mr.E.Vijay Anand Addl. Govt. Pleader for RR 1 to 9 |
| : | No appearance for R-10 | |
| : | Mr.M.Habeeb Rahman Govt. Advocate for RR 11 to 13 |
|
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: Mr.E.Raj Thilak Addl. Public Prosecutor for R-14 : Mr.V.Elangovan, for RR 15 and 16
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice)
This writ petition has been filed seeking a relief of removal of pipelines underneath the land laid by respondents 15 and 16 from S.F.No.470/1A1 of Alagumalai Village, en-rooted through Pongalur and Ugayanur Panchayat which reaches about 3 km to the land situated in S.F.No.236, 237, 241/1, 242/1, 243/1 and 240/2A as also to disconnect the electricity.
revealed that, in the enquiry, digging of borewell was found to be illegal and without necessary permission from the village panchayat and pipeline was laid underneath for transporting water through pipeline. Based on the complaint of the villagers, 9th and 11th respondents directed the President of the village panchayat to disconnect the illegal pipeline laid by 15th and 16th respondents and on Page 4 of 8
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17.08.2024, the President of the Panchayat disconnected the pipeline. Again permission was sought by 15th and 16th respondents from 11th respondent to draw water to his lands in Survey Nos.236 and 237, Ugayanur vilalge for agricultural purpose. Thereafter, based on objections raised by the villagers, 11th respondent, vide order dated 03.10.2024, cancelled the permission granted in favour of 15th and 16th respondents and the same was communicated to them. The existing borewell has already been handed over to Tamil Nadu Water Supply Department.
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Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
Consequently, the interim application stands closed.
(MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 16.12.2025
Index : Yes/No Neutral Citation : Yes/No
sra
To
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THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.
(sra)
14.The Inspector of Police, Avinashipalayam Police Station, Tiruppur.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the High Court should exercise further jurisdiction regarding the removal of illegally laid pipelines and disconnection of electricity after the petitioners' objections have not been specifica
R.Thuyamani
The State of Tamil Nadu
The Secretary, Public Works Department
The Additional Chief Secretary cum Commissioner of Land Administration
The Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, Chepauk
The District Collector, Tiruppur
MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA
ARUL MURUGAN
As recorded by the court registry
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