Tmt K.Mahalakshmi v. the Special Tahsildar
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, WP No. 19142 of 2024, decided 15-06-2026, M. Dhandapani J. Tmt K. Mahalakshmi v. The Special Tahsildar, CMWSS Board & Junior Engineer, CMWSS Board. Petitioner sought Certiorari under Article 226 to quash a water and sewage disconnection notice (29.01.2024) and a pre recovery notice (24.04.2023) alleging arbitrariness and breach of natural justice, and to have proceedings dropped given payments already settled. Entire tax demanded was paid during pendency, respondents' counsel concurred, and the petition was closed with no costs; connected Miscellaneous Petitions closed. Procedural disposal only — carries no ratio on CMWSSB disconnection or pre-recovery notices. Advocates: S. Muthu Venkataraman (petitioner); V. Vijayalakshmi (respondents).
What did the court decide?
None on merits. Writ petition closed as nothing survives for adjudication following payment of the entire tax demanded; no costs; connected Miscellaneous Petitions closed.