Thanigaivel v. The Assistant Director of Panchayat

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 10.06.2026 and to allot the lease right for fishing in the Batallapalli Lake situated at Batallapalli Village, Krishnagiri District for the period of three years (2026-2027 to 2028-2029 ) to the 4th respondent society in which the petitioners are members.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners submitted a representation to the respondents 1 to 3 dated 10.06.2026 seeking lease right for fishing in "Batallapalli Lake" situated at Batallapalli Village, Krishnagiri District. However, the said representation has not been considered so far by respondents 1 to 3. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioners have come before this Court.

¶3At the outset, it was submitted by the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents 3 & 4 that the representation dated 10.06.2026 submitted by the Page3 of 4 petitioners would be considered by the third respondent and appropriate orders would be passed within a time frame fixed by this Court, which was agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioners.

¶4In view of the same, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the third respondent to consider the representation dated 10.06.2026 of the petitioners, keeping in view the relevant Government Orders including G.O.(MS) No.5, Animal Husbandry, Dairy, Fisheries and Fishermen (Fish6-1) Welfare Department dated 30.01.2025 and G.O.(MS) Water Resources Department, dated 13.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioners and any other interested persons, within a period of four weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy of the order.

¶5Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 02-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GSK Page4 of 4

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. GSK To

¶1The Assistant Director of Panchayat Collectorate , Krishnagiri , Krishnagiri District.

¶2The Assistant Director of Fisheries Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Board, Inland Fisheries, Krishnagiri Dam, Krishnagiri District.

¶3The block Development officer, Village Panchayat office, Shoolagiri, Krishnagiri District.

¶4FMR-3 Hosur Inland Fishermen Cooperative society, PWD office, Hosur, Krishnagiri district, Rep. by its Administrative Officer. WP No. 25233 of 2026 and WMP.No.27527 of 2026 02-07-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No.25233 of 2026 and WMP.No.27527 of 2026 1. Thanigaivel, S/o.Rajappa, Membership No.175, 2. Thangaraj, S/o.Rajappa, Membership No.5279, 3. Arunkumar, S/o.Kumar, Membership No.508, Petitioners 1 to 3 are residing at Sembadavar Street, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Assistant Director of Panchayat, Collectorate , Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District. 2. The Assistant Director of Fisheries Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Board, Inland Fisheries, Krishnagiri Dam, Krishnagiri District. 3. The Block Development Officer, Village Panchayat Office, Shoolagiri, Krishnagiri District. 4. FMR- 3 Hosur Inland Fishermen Cooperative Society, PWD Office, Hosur, Krishnagiri District, Rep. by its Administrative Officer. ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 4 PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 10.06.2026 and to allot the lease right for fishing in the Batallapalli Lake situated at Batallapalli Village, Krishnagiri District for the period of three years (2026-2027 to 2028-2029 ) to the 4th respondent society in which the petitioners are members. For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.Elangovan For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Elayarajkumar, GA for R1 & R2 Mr.D.Yashwanth Rajan for R3 & R4