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Vijaya Mohan v. the District Collector

Madras HC24 Apr 2026WP/16141/2026

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What is this about?

Petitioners sought a mandamus to consider their representation about garbage dumping in the village drainage, affecting sanitation, public health and environment. The State undertook to examine it. The court disposed of the writ with a direction to consider the representation within eight weeks and pass a reasoned order.

What did the court decide?

Respondents directed to consider petitioners' representation dated 04.09.2025 within eight weeks and pass reasoned speaking order.

Vijaya Mohan Vs the District Collector — Environment and Pollution | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No.16141 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 24.04.2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI,

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CHIEF JUSTICE

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AND

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN

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1.Vijaya Mohan

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5/355, D7, Tiruvalluvar Nagar Kadampadi Village Kangayapalayam Post Coimbatore 641 401

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2.T.K. Dakshayani

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5/355, D4 Tiruvalluvar Nagar Kadampadi Village Kangayapalayam Post Coimbatore -641 401

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: Petitioners

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versus

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1.The District Collector Coimbatore District, Coimbatore -18

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2.The Additional Collector

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DRDA, Coimbatore District.

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3.The Assistant Director Rural Development (Unions) Coimbatore District.

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4.The Block Development Officer Sulur Union, Coimbatore District.

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5.The Secretary

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Kadampadi Village Panchayat Kangayapalayam Post, Coimbatore : Respondents

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Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents 1, 3, 4 and 5 to consider the representation given by the petitioner dated 04.09.2025 and consequently direct respondents 1, 3, 4 and 5 to take action within a specified time.

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For Petitioners : Mr.P.T.Nalin Kumar For Respondents : Ms.Akila Rajendran, Government Advocate

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice)

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This writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeks a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents 1, 3, 4 and 5 to consider and take action on the representation given by the petitioners dated 04.09.2025, in respect of dumping of garbage in the drainage system, which is causing serious risk to sanitation, public health and environment safety in the petitioner’s village.

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Learned State Counsel submits that the authorities would look into the complaint/ representation submitted by the petitioners, as expeditiously as possible, and suitable action would be taken in Page 2 of 4

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accordance with law.

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Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, we dispose of this writ petition with a direction to the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 04.09.2025, within a period of eight weeks from today, and pass a reasoned and speaking order. There will be no order as to costs. WMP No.17369 of 2026, filed to allow the petitioners to file a single writ petition is allowed.

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(SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 24.04.2026

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Index : Yes/No Neutral Citation : Yes/No tar

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1.The District Collector Coimbatore District, Coimbatore -18

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2.The Additional Collector DRDA, Coimbatore District.

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3.The Assistant Director Rural Development (Unions) Coimbatore District.

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4.The Block Development Officer Sulur Union, Coimbatore District.

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THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE

AND

G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.

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5.The Secretary Kadampadi Village Panchayat Kangayapalayam Post, Coimbatore

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