Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, W.P.No.36173 of 2024 (decided 09.03.2026, Krishnan Ramasamy, J.). Writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India; petitioner K.Periyasamy sought permission to restore pipelines damaged during formation of a new metal road by the Block Development Officer, Namagiripettai Union (Rasipuram, Namakkal District); representation dated 07.10.2024 to District Collector, Namakkal unanswered; Court directed disposal of representation on merits and in accordance with law within four weeks; no costs; other respondents: Tahsildhar Rasipuram Taluka; counsel: Mr.K.A.Mariappan (petitioner), Mrs.S.Anitha, Special Government Pleader (respondents).
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of by directing the first respondent (District Collector, Namakkal) to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 07.10.2024 on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, within four weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.