R.Baskaran v. The Commissioner
Mandamus under Article 226 – Underground drainage connection
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P(MD)No.4267 of 2026, Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), decided 18.02.2026 by Justice R. Vijayakumar. Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by R. Baskaran seeking removal of the alleged illegal/unauthorised underground drainage connection of the third respondent Karuppasamy said to be connected to the petitioner's own connection; Madurai Corporation officials (Commissioner; Assistant Engineer, Western Zone) produced records showing the third respondent held valid underground drainage connection orders since 2018 and had paid underground drainage tax; petitioner's contention held incorrect and unsustainable; writ petition dismissed, no costs.
What did the court decide?
Records produced by respondents 1 and 2 establish that the third respondent had received orders for an underground drainage connection as far back as 2018 and that underground drainage tax had been collected from him.