Madras High Court
WP(MD)/3843/2022 of BOOPATHY.P Vs THE MANAGING DIRECTOR on 13 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 3843 of 2022
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 13-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE
AND
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN
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CNR:{HCMD010187292022}
P.Boopathy
S/o. Pitchaimuthu,
No. 5/128, Moolathurai,
Kodanthur South, Aravakurichi Taluk,
Karur District 639206.
Aadhar Card No.8850 0900 7345
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Managing Director,
Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, No.31, Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.
2. The District Collector,
Karur District, Karur 639007.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Old Collectorate Campus,
Karur 639002.
4. The Divisional Engineer,
Highways Department (Construction and
Maintenance), Karur 639003.
5. The Executive Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, No.78, Karuppa Gounden Puthur, Trichy Main Road, Pasupathipalayam Post, Karur 639 004.
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6. The Inspector of Police,
Thennilai Police Station,
Karur District.
7. R.Raviselvan,
S/o Rasappan Gounder,
Kariyamaputhur,
Kodanthur Post,
Aravakurichi Taluk,
Karur District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents Nos.1 to 6 to remove the pipe line which was illegally laid by the 7th respondent in Tennilai - Mayilrangam Highway along with 'Jal Jeevan Scheme Pipe Line' which is situated in Survey No.1226 and 1227
of Kodanthur of Villge, Aravakuruchi Taluk, Karur District by considering the Petitioner's representation dated 21.01.2022 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr.R.Karunanidhi
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.K.K.Udhayakumar, Govt.
Advocate for R1 to R5
Mr.J.Vishnu, Govt.
Advocate(Crl.Side) for R6
Mr.G.Venugopal for R7
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by THE CHIEF JUSTICE) Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the issue raised in the writ petition is rendered infructuous. __________
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2. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed as infructuous. There shall be no order as to costs. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, C.J.) (P.VELMURUGAN J.) 13-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No bala To
1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, No.31, Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.
2. The District Collector, Karur District, Karur 639007.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Old Collectorate Campus, Karur 639002.
4. The Divisional Engineer, Highways Department (Construction and Maintenance), Karur 639003.
5. The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, No.78, Karuppa Gounden Puthur, Trichy Main Road, Pasupathipalayam Post, Karur 639 004. __________
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6. The Inspector of Police, Thennilai Police Station, Karur District. __________
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