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S. Adhilingam v. the Dist. Collector

Madras HC29 Jul 2025WP(MD)/18640/2020

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Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P(MD)No.18640 of 2020; S.Adhilingam v. District Collector, Thoothukudi and others; mandamus under Article 226; Sadayaneri Channel; System Channel; Tamirabarani/Thamirabarani Irrigation System; Public Works Department; Thoothukudi; writ petition disposed of as infructuous; no costs; connected miscellaneous petition closed; decision dated 29.07.2025; Bench: S.M.Subramaniam, J. and Dr. A.D.Maria Clete, J.

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Recording the learned counsel's submission that the relief sought in the Writ Petition has become infructuous, the Writ Petition is disposed of as infructuous. ¶28

S. Adhilingam Vs the Dist. Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P(MD)No.18640 of 2020

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 29.07.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and

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THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE

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W.P(MD)No.18640 of 2020 and

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WMP(MD) No. 15602 of 2020

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S.Adhilingam ... Petitioner

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vs.

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The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Korampallam, Thoothukudi -628 101.

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The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District, Korampallam, Thoothukudi - 628 101.

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The Executive Engineer, Tamirabarani Irrigation System Division, Public Works Department (Behind SP Office), Palayamkottai - 627 002.

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1/4

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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The Assistant Executive Engineer, Thamirabarani Irrigation System Sub Division, Public Works Department, Srivaikuntam - 628 601.

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W.P(MD)No.18640 of 2020

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... Respondents

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1, 3 and 4 to take necessary steps to convert Sadayaneri Channel as System Channel.

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For Petitioner : Mr. S. Sankar For R1, R3, R4 : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar Government Pleader For R2 : Mr.T.Senthil Kumar Additional Public Prosecutor

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.)

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Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the relief sought for in the Writ

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Petition has become infructuous.

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W.P(MD)No.18640 of 2020

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2.Recording the above submission, this Writ Petition is disposed of

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as infructuous. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.

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[S.M.S.,J.] & [A.D.M.C.,J.] 29.07.2025 NCC : Yes / No 2/2 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes PKN

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The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Korampallam, Thoothukudi -628 101.

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The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District, Korampallam, Thoothukudi - 628 101.

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The Executive Engineer, Tamirabarani Irrigation System Division, Public Works Department (Behind SP Office), Palayamkottai - 627 002.

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The Assistant Executive Engineer, Thamirabarani Irrigation System Sub Division, Public Works Department, Srivaikuntam - 628 601.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P(MD)No.18640 of 2020

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. and DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.

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PKN

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ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.18640 of 2020

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DATED : 29.07.2025

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