Annadurai .K v. The District Collector

ORDER Heard both sides.

2.Though the matter has become infructuous. certain directions will have to be issued for future guidance. Admittedly, on the petition mentioned water body amusement events have been periodically allowed to be undertaken. The third respondent undertakes before us that in future, no permission will be granted for conducting amusement events in the petition mentioned water body.

3.Recording the said undertaking, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (G.R.S.J.,) & (B.P.J.,)

30.11.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:-

1.The District Collector, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aranthangai, Pudukottai District.

3.The Commissioner, Aranthangi Municipality,

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. and

B.PUGALENDHI, J. ias

4.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Aranthangi Sub Division,

5.The Inspector of Police, Aranthangi Police Station,

30.11.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.11.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI and W.M.P.(MD)No.15794 of 2023 K.Annadurai ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aranthangai, Pudukottai District. 3.The Commissioner, Aranthangi Municipality, 4.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Aranthangi Sub Division, 5.The Inspector of Police, Aranthangi Police Station, 6.The Amusement and Events Park, Gudiyatham. ... Respondents (R6 is suo motu impleaded vide order dated 08.08.2023 in W.P.(MD)No.19015 of 2023 by GRSJ & BPJ) Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to remove the encroachment by aborting the unauthorized operation of the exhibition, Dry games, Rides and food stalls from the 'Arukankulam' Lake situated at Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukottai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 31.07.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Leninkumar For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Spl. Govt. Pleader for R1, R2, R4 & R5. Mr.S.Kameswaran, Govt. Advocate for R3.