Periyar Mani @ Manivel v. The Principal Secretary to Government

ORDER Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the official respondents.

¶2The allegation of the petitioner is that the 8th respondent had installed electric poles on the two water bodies situated in the petitioner's village.

¶3We went through the materials on record. We had a look at the photographs enclosed in the typed set of papers. We are not satisfied that on account of the erection of the poles, the overall storage capacity or the extent of the water body would be adversely affected. The only grievance which the petitioner can possibly have is as regards the safety aspects. We therefore direct the jurisdictional revenue authorities as well as TANGEDCO to ensure that the electric poles have been installed on a firm and stable foundation. We do not find any ground to interfere.

¶4The Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs.

[G.R.S., J.] [B.P., J.]

08.08.2023 NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No rmi G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J and

B.PUGALENDHI, J. rmi To

1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works Department, The State of Tamil Nadu Fort St.George, Chennai.

2.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector,

3.The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Revenue Officer,

4.The Tahsildar, Dindigul West Taluk,

5.The Village Administrative Officer, Office of the Village Administrative Officer, Agaram Village,

6.The Panchayat President, Agaram Village, W.P(MD)No.19111 of 2023

08.08.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.08.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P(MD)No.19111 of 2023 Periyar Mani @ Manivel ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works Department, The State of Tamil Nadu Fort St.George, Chennai. 2.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, 3.The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Revenue Officer, 4.The Superintending Engineer, TANGEDCO, Meenakshi Nayakkanpatti Post, Dindigul. 5.The Tahsildar, Dindigul West Taluk, 6.The Village Administrative Officer, Office of the Village Administrative Officer, Agaram Village, 7.The Panchayat President, Agaram Village, 8.The Managing Director, Sri Velayudhaswamy Spinning Mills Pvt. Ltd., Kottaiyur, Agaram Village, ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 7 to remove the Electric poles and live wires erected by the respondent No.8 in Ramaiyagoundan Pond in Survey No.1717 and Odai in Survey No.1769, Kamatchipuram Village, Dindigul District in an expedite manner and consequently to divert the said electric poles and live wire outside the water bodies in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner :Mr.R.Alagumani For Respondents :Mr.K.Balasubramanian Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3, R5 to R7 : Mr.Muthumani Duraisamy for R8