Lakshmipuram Residents v. The District Collector

ORDER Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.One private party wanted to put up bridge on the petition mentioned canal. Challenging the said permission, the local welfare association had filed the present writ petition.

3.When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader submitted that the company in whose favour the impugned proceedings were issued had closed down its operations. He also would add that the construction has not been completed. In a sense, the matter has become infructuous. But taking note of the submission made by the parties that constitution has not been properly carried out. Since it may have safety implications, I, direct the third respondent to completely demolish the same and also remove the debris. The water flow should not be impeded in any manner.

4.This writ petition is disposed of on these terms. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed

31.07.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:-

1.The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Joint Chief Engineer (Irrigation), O/o. Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, PWD Compound, Chepauk, Chennai.

3.The Superintending Engineer, PWD/WRO Department, Cauvery Irrigation Circle, Trichy.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. ias

31.07.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 31.07.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2015 Lakshmipuram Residents Welfare Association, Rep. by its Secretary, T.Alagesan. ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy. 2.The Joint Chief Engineer (Irrigation), O/o. Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, PWD Compound, Chepauk, Chennai. 3.The Superintending Engineer, PWD/WRO Department, Cauvery Irrigation Circle, Trichy. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to consider and pass orders on the objection preferred by the petitioner against the proceedings of the 3rd respondent dated 06.07.2015 within the time that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jerin Mathew For Respondents : Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar, Addl. Government Pleader.