V.Karuppasamy v. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P(MD)No.16474 of 2026; decided 22.06.2026 by Hemant Chandangoudar J.; petitioner V.Karuppasamy vs RDO/Tahsildar/BDO/VAO/Village Panchayat President, Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District; writ of mandamus for drinking water connection to residence (Door No.2/148B, Sivan Kovil Street, Manalur); earlier application unprocessed and fee refunded after three-connection request; disposed of with liberty to file fresh application with prescribed fee; fifth respondent to provide connection within 4 weeks subject to applicable requirements; no costs; no precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with liberty reserved to the petitioner to submit a fresh application with the prescribed fee; on receipt thereof, the fifth respondent to consider it and provide the drinking water connection within four weeks, subject to satisfaction of other applicable requirements. No costs awarded.