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Chandramohan.P v. The District Collector

Madras HC2 Feb 2026WP(MD)/26132/2023

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What is this about?

W.P.(MD)No.26132 of 2023; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; Justice R. Vijayakumar; decided 02.02.2026; writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India; new water service connection; P.Chandramohan v. District Collector, Dindigul and others; Block Development Officer, Aathur; President, Palayankottai Panchayat; Tamil Nadu Panchayat Act, 1994; representation dated 25.09.2023; prior permission from Highways Department; direction to provide connection on or before 15.02.2026; disposed of, no costs.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of with a direction to respondent Nos.3 and 4 to provide water service connection to the petitioner's residential property on or before 15.02.2026; no costs. ¶27

Chandramohan.P Vs The District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P.(MD)No.26132 of 2023

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 02.02.2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR

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P.Chandramohan ...Petitioner

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1.The District Collector, O/o.District Collectorate, Dindigul District.

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2.The Thasildar, Thasildar Office, Aathur, Dindigul District.

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3.The Block Development Officer, O/o. Block Development Officer

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Aathur, Dindigul District.

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4.The President, Palayankottai Panchayat, Aathur, Dindigul District. ...Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents Nos.3 and 4 forthwith to provide new water connection to the petitioner's residential area situated at 1/382T, Kandasamypuram, Palayamkottai, Aathur Taluk, Dindigul District, based on the representation of the petitioner dated 25.09.2023 and as per the provisions of Tamil Nadu Panchayat Act, 1994, within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Lenin Prabu For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.Gangadharan, Government Advocate For R-3 & R-4 : Mr.J.K.Jayaseelan, Government Advocate

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ORDER

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The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing respondent Nos.3 and 4 to provide new water service connection to the petitioner's residential property situated at Door No.1/382T, Kandasamypuram, Palayamkottai, Aathur Taluk, Dindigul District, based upon the representation of the petitioner dated 25.09.2023.

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The learned Government Advocate appearing for respondent Nos.3 and 4 has got written instructions from the Panchayat Secretary, Palayankottai Panchayat, Athur Panchayat Uniot, Dindigul District, to the effect that prior

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permission from the Highways Department is required to effect the water service connection to the writ petitioner and, hence, seeks two weeks’ time.

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In view of the above said facts, respondent Nos.3 and 4 are directed to provide water service connection to the writ petitioner's residential property on or before 15.02.2026.

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With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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02.02.2026

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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No TSG To 1.The District Collector, O/o.District Collectorate, Dindigul District. 2.The Thasildar, Thasildar Office, Aathur, Dindigul District.

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