N.Murugan v. The District Collector
Mandamus – Drainage facility – Avudaiyanoor Panchayat, Tenkasi District
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ of Mandamus Article 226 Constitution of India; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; drainage system Avudaiyanoor Panchayat Tenkasi District; Resolution No. 131 dated 28.11.2025; petitioner representation dated 01.04.2026; District Collector administrative sanction Na.Ka.No.COLRD/160/2025-A5 dated 05.02.2026; drainage from Avudaiyanoor bus stop to Mottaikalangal Swamy Koil; work after Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election 2026; two-month compliance deadline; Block Development Officer Keelapavoor Panchayat Union; Assistant Director of Rural Development (Panchayats); rural sanitation hygienic village; N.Sathish Kumar J; M.Jothiraman J; W.P(MD)No.11265 of 2026; WMP(MD)No.8704 of 2026; disposed of no costs.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to complete the construction of the drainage system from Avudaiyanoor bus stop to Mottaikalangal Swamy Koil in Avudaiyanoor Panchayat within two months from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with no costs and the connected miscellaneous petition closed.