M.K.Sakunthala v. The Chairman

ORDER This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 1 to 3rd respondent herein to process the application of the petitioners representation dated

08.05.2026 for restoration of metro water supply and Consequently to give metro water supply to the petitioner house in No.47D, South Madha Street, Thiruvotriyur, Chennai - 600019 by collecting necessary charges from the petitioner.

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner is a tenant. Due to some dispute, the 4th respondent who is owner of the house and his wife disconnected the water supply and sewerage connection. The petitioner is paying the rent regularly. Hence, the petitioner made a representation on

08.05.2026 before the respondent for restoration of metro water supply and sewerage connection to the petitioner's house and the same is not considered till date. Hence, the present writ petition. Page3 of 4

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that this Court may direct the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representation within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

¶4The learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the representation will be considered and orders will be passed within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

¶5Heard the learned counsel for both side and perused the materials available on record.

¶6Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this court directs the second respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated08.05.2026 within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶7With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 12-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rli Page4 of 4

M.DHANDAPANI, J. rli To

¶1The Chairman Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply @ Sewerage Board, No.1, Pumping Station Road Chintatripet, Chennai-600 002.

¶2The Assistant engineer Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply @ Sewerage Board, No.19, Market Lane, Chennai-600 019.

¶3The Zonal Officer Zone-1, The Greater Chennai Corporation , Thiruvottiyur, Chennai-600 019. 12-06-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI M.K.Sakunthala W/o.A.Muthusamy, No.47D, South Madha Street, Thiruvotryur, Chennai- 600 019. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Chairman Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply @ Sewerage Board, No.1, Pumping Station Road Chintatripet, Chennai-600 002. 2. The Assistant engineer Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply @ Sewerage Board, No.19, Market Lane, Chennai- 600 019. 3. The Zonal Officer Zone-1, The Greater Chennai Corporation , Thiruvottiyur, Chennai- 600 019. 4. J.V.Saibaba S/o.Veerasamy, No.47D, South Madha Street, Thiruvotriyur, Chennai- 600 019. ..Respondent(s) This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1 to 3rd respondent herein to Page2 of 4 process the application of the petitioners representation dated 08.05.2026 for restoration of metro water supply and Consequently to give metro water supply to the petitioner house in No.47D, South Madha Street, Thiruvotriyur, Chennai - 600019 by collecting necessary charges from the petitioner. For Petitioner(s): K.Senthil E.Kirthika For Respondent(s):