Madras High Court
WP(MD)/31818/2026 of Ramakrishnan Vs The District Collector on 10 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 31818 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 10-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.DILIP KUMAR
WP(MD) No. 31818 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011525862026}
Ramakrishnan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Korampallam,
Thoothukudi District.
2. The Block Development Officer (Village Panchayat), Pudur Block Development Office, Pudur, Thoothukudi District.
3. Ramkumar
4. Ramuthai
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS, directing respondents 1 and 2 herein more particularly the 2nd respondent herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 01.10.2026 and pass appropriate orders to sanction and accord a water connection for the building in Door No.1/142 in Survey No.272/6, South Street, Melakalloorani Village, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District, within a time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr.D.Nallathambi
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.T.Thirumurugan
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Special Government Pleader
For R1
M/s.M.D.Devi Saravana Priya
Additional Government Pleader
For R2
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ORDER
Seeking to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 01.10.2026 and pass appropriate orders to sanction and accord a water connection for the building in Door No.1/142 in Survey No.272/6, South Street, Melakalloorani Village, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District, this writ petition is filed.
2. Considering the limited scope of the relief sought for, notice to the respondents 3 and 4 is dispensed with.
3. The petitioner claims ownership and possession of 2 Acres 9 Cents of land in Survey No.272/6, Melakalloorani Village, having acquired the property through a registered family arrangement deed dated 25.04.2008 executed by his father. The petitioner has constructed a residential building bearing Door No.1/142 after obtaining building plan approval, property tax assessment and electricity connection. However, a portion of the property was allegedly encroached upon by the 3rd respondent, against whom the petitioner filed O.S. No.144 of 2021 on the
WP(MD) No. 31818 of 2026 file of the Sub Court, Kovilpatti. Despite payment of the necessary charges and repeated requests for a water connection, the official respondents have failed to provide the same, citing interference by the 3rd respondent and the pendency of the civil dispute. Although the officials undertook before the Permanent Lok Adalat to provide the water connection and attempted to do so on 18.08.2026, the attempt was obstructed by the 3rd respondent's family. Despite a further representation dated 01.10.2026, no action has been taken. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court.
4. It is needless to point out that whenever a representation of this nature is made to a Statutory Authority, there is a duty cast upon the respondent to consider the same on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in one way or other instead of keeping the same pending indefinitely.
5. Without going into the merits of the case, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 01.10.2026 and pass appropriate orders, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, the respondents 3 and 4 and any other interested parties, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a
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6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.
10-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No gbg To
1. The District Collector Korampallam Thoothukudi District
2. The Block Development Officer (Village Panchayat) Pudur Block Development Office Pudur Thoothukudi District
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