T.Ramadoss v. The District Collector

ORDER (Order of the court was made by C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.) The writ petition had been filed in the nature of a mandamus seeking a direction against the respondents particularly Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited from installing or construction electrical sub station in S.No.38A/2A of Veppankulam Village. The said land belonging to the 6th respondent/Arulmigu Muthu Mariamman Thirukovil and Ayyanar Thirukoil, Veppankulam, which is administered by the HR&CE Department at Pattukottai in Thanjavur District.

¶2It is contended that the said land is used during festival season for performing the religious rights and rituals and also as market place. It is contended that if in that particular place, an electrical sub station is constructed, then, it would cause much hardship and it would be dangerous to the general public. It is further stated that the 6th respondent had initiated a scheme called "Oorukku oru vanam" (one village one forest) scheme and in the said lands coconut trees, palm trees more than 100 teak wood trees, guava trees and several other indigenous species up to 2000 varieties of trees and plants are being planted.

¶3Notice had been directed to the respondents and today we are presented with the communication from the Assistant Executive Engineer at Madhukkoor, who had very categorically stated that in view of the objections raised, the proposal to install sub station in S.No.38A/2A of Veppankulam Vilalge had been dropped.

¶4We record the said statement. However, we would only express our views that the installation of an electric sub station is required for the general public and if any alternate conducive place is available, the District Collector, Thanjavur may allot the same for construction of electrical sub station for the general public in Veppankulam Village and in neighbouring villages. The writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.

(C.V.K.,J.) (R.S.V,J.)

28.07.2026 RR To

¶1The District Collector, Collector Office Campus, Thanjavur

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J. AND

R.SAKTHIVEL, J. WP(MD) No.18241 of 2026

28.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN AND THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL WP(MD) No.18241 of 2026 and WMP(MD) No.13495 of 2026 T.Ramadoss S/o.Thangavel, No.67 B/1, North Street, Veppankulam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - 614906 ... Petitioner(s) in WP(MD). 18241/ 2026 - Vs. - 1. The District Collector, Collector Office Campus, Thanjavur 2. The Chairman, Tnpdcl, (Tneb), Chennai. 3. The Superintendent Engineer, Tnpdcl, Thanjavur. 4. The Divisional Engineer, Tnpdcl, Pattukkottai,Thanjavur District. 5. The Assistant Engineer, Tnpdcl, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District. 6. The Executive Officer/thakkar,, Arulmigu Muthu Mariamman Thirukovil and Ayyanar Thirukoil, Veppankulam, Hindu Religious Endowments and Charities Office (H.R and C.E), Veppankul ... Respondents Prayer in WP(MD). 18241/ 2026 :Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents not to install/construct Electrical Sub- Station in Survey No. 38A/2A of Veppankulam Village, in light of the communication made by the 6th respondent to 5th respondent dated 31.05.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.N.S.Karthikeyan For Respondents : Mr.G.Madhavan for R6 Mr.Viji for R2 to R5 Mr.S.I.Muthiah for R1 Counsel for State