Selvi v. The District Collector
Writ of Mandamus (Article 226, Constitution of India) – Madurai Bench, Madras High Court
Case brief
What is this about?
Selvi v. District Collector & others, W.P(MD)No.17872 of 2025 (Madurai Bench, Madras High Court, decided 02.07.2025, S.Srimathy J.) - mandamus under Article 226 regarding removal of cement pad connecting domestic sewage to common drainage tunnel, Kulasekapatti, Tenkasi Taluk; representation dated 09.06.2025 to Collector/BDO/Panchayat President; court disposed of petition without deciding merits, directing Panchayat President to hold enquiry with notice to petitioner and private respondent and pass orders per law within eight weeks; no costs; neighbour sewage/drainage dispute; panchayat adjudication directive.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the 3rd respondent (Panchayat President, Kulasekara Patti) to consider the petitioner's case by issuing notice to the petitioner and the 4th respondent, conducting an enquiry, and passing orders in accordance with law within eight weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; petition disposed of without expressing any opinion on merits; no costs.