Muthu .K.M v. The District Collector

O R D E R [Order of the Court was made by The Hon'ble CHIEF JUSTICE] Heard Mr.G.Rajaraman, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.P.Thilak Kumar, learned Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 3.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that during the period the petitioner was the President of the Panchayat, steps were taken to instal RO plant, so as to provide pure drinking water to the villagers. The tank room was also constructed and no steps were taken to repair the room.

¶3The learned Government Pleader submits that the tap water is provided to every house in the village under the Jal Jeevan Mission Scheme.

¶4Whether the RO plant is installed and its functional will have to be considered by the authorities. The petitioner has approached the authorities by filing a representation on 14.08.2023. The respondent No.1 may consider the said representation on its own merits and in accordance with law and may decide the said representation preferably within a period of six months.

¶5The Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

[S.V.G., C.J.] [K.K.R.K, J.]

29.11.2023 Index : Yes / No

RM To

1.The District Collector Collectorate Building, Madurai.

2.The Commissioner Thirupparankundram Panchayat Union, Thiru Nagar, Madurai.

3.The President Valayankulam Village Panchayat, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai District. THE HONOURABLE CHIEF JUSTICE and K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN , J . RM

29.11.2023 ____________https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.11.2023 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR.SANJAY V.GANGAPURWALA, CHIEF JUSTICE and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN K.M.Muthu ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector Collectorate Building, Madurai. 2.The Commissioner Thirupparankundram Panchayat Union, Thiru Nagar, Madurai. 3.The President Valayankulam Village Panchayat, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to restore the purified drinking water plant by reconstructing the water tank room and provide purified drinking water to the village people. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Rajaraman For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar – for R1 to R3 Government Pleader