Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.; W.P.(MD).No.4988 of 2026, decided 25.02.2026. Article 226 writ of Mandamus concerning laying of Adidravidar road in S.Nos.120, 121 and 122, Pookuzhi Village, Tirunelveli District, allegedly obstructing the drainage channel; respondents include the District Collector, Project Director, Block Development Officer (Palayamkottai Panchayat Union), and the President and another member of Thidiyur Village Panchayat. Written instructions/undertaking by the third respondent recorded; petition disposed of with liberty to revive on breach; no costs. No precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Written undertaking of the third respondent (conveyed through the learned Special Government Pleader) that the road would be laid without obstructing the drainage channel was recorded; liberty reserved to the petitioner to seek revival of the writ petition if any road is laid obstructing the water channel; no order as to costs.