K.Natrayan v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 23.06.2025 by C.Saravanan J. Writ of mandamus under Article 226 sought to restrain respondents (District Collector and revenue officials of Karur District, Divisional Engineer Highways, Superintending Engineer TANGEDCO Non-Conventional Energy Sources, and Tirupathi Green Eneergy Private Limited) from erecting high-voltage posts in Thennilai to Mayilrangam Road at KM5/6, Aravakurichi Taluk, Karur District, based on petitioner K.Natrayan's representation dated 27.03.2025. Disposed of at admission without notice to sixth respondent; no opinion on merits; District Collector directed to decide the representation after due notice within two months; no costs. Advocates: R.Rama Guru for petitioner; D.Ghandiraj (Special Government Pleader) for R1–R4; S.Deenadhayalan (Standing Counsel) for R5.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the first respondent (District Collector, Karur) to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.03.2025 after due notice to the petitioner and likely counter parties, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within two months from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.