Murugan v. The District Collector

ORDER Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The local body has dropped the proposal to put up a compound wall. The cause of action no longer survives. If there is any such proposal in future, the petitioner will be put on notice and the petitioner will be given sufficient breathing time to move this Court.

3.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

13.07.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- The District Collector, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. ias

13.07.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.07.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2015 Murugan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Tuticorin District, Tuticorin. 2.The Executive Officer, Eral Town Panchayat, Eral, Tuticorin District. 3.The President, Eral Town Panchayat, Eral, Tuticorin District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents not to construct the compound wall in front of the petitioner's properties, situating in Door No.1/6, 1/7, 1/8, 1/9, 1/10, 1/11, 1/12 & 1/13, at Vallavallan Village, Eral Town Panchayat, Tuticorin District by obstructing the free egress and egress to the petitioner's properties. For Petitioner : Mr.S.R.Durairaj For Respondents : Mr.S.RA.Ramachandran, Addl. Government Pleader for R1. Mr.M.Govindan for R2. No appearance for R3.