N.Anandavel, v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P(MD)No.11637 of 2026; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; 21.04.2026; N.Sathish Kumar J. (order), M.Jothiraman J.; mandamus under Article 226; unauthorized draining of rain water/sewage water into Ayya Vaikundar Temple lands, Krishna Nagar, Muthiahpuram, Survey No.93/3C, Mullakadu Village, Thoothukudi Taluk; stagnation of sewage water; representation dated 18.03.2026; District Collector Thoothukudi; Thoothukudi City Municipal Corporation (Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner, South Zone); disposed of at admission stage by consent without going into merits; direction to dispose representation on merits with personal hearing within three months; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of without costs; respondents 1 to 3 directed to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 18.03.2026, passing appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law after affording a personal hearing to the petitioner, within three months from receipt of a copy of the order.