Arulmighu Kottai Kaliamman Temple Trust v. The District Collector

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed for the issue of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to alter the route of the National Highways between Melur and Karaikudi by conducting proper survey and after considering the representation made by the petitioner on 02.12.2020.

¶2When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 submitted the written instructions received from the Special Tahsildar, viz, the third respondent. For proper appreciation, the relevant portion in the written instructions are extracted hereunder :

¶3In view of the above, it is seen that the realignment has been made without causing any damage to the temple.

¶4Recording the same, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

16.10.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No RM To

1.The District Collector Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai,

3.The Special Thasildar (Land Acquisition), Thiruppathur,

4.The Deputy General Manager (Technical) and Project Director, National Highways Authority of India, Plot No. 3, Suriya Towers, 2nd Floor, 1st East Street, K.K.Nagar, Madurai-20.

N.ANAND VENKATESH, J. RM

16.10.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.10.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH Arulmighu Kottai Kaliamman Temple Trust, Rep. by its President, N.Pandi, S/o.Natchiyappan, 623, Saligramam, Kuntrakudi Panchayat, O.Siruvayal Post, ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector Sivagangai District, Sivagangai. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, 3.The Special Thasildar (Land Acquisition), Thiruppathur, 4.The Deputy General Manager (Technical) and Project Director, National Highways Authority of India, Plot No. 3, Suriya Towers, 2nd Floor, 1st East Street, K.K.Nagar, Madurai-20. ...Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to alter the new route of National Highway between Melur to Karaikudi conducting proper survey by considering the petitioners representation dated 02.12.2020. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Veerakumar For Respondents : Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia, - for R1 to R3 Special Government Pleader Mr.S.Sankarapandian, - for R4 for M/s.C.Arul Vadivel Associates