1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.08.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P(MD)No.8997 of 2011 and M.P(MD)No.1 of 2011 S.Rajagopalan, Power of Attorney of H.H.Ahboblia Math Jeer, Ahobila, Math, Srirangam Trichy .. Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 2.The Commissioner, Srivilliputhur Municipality, Srivilliputhur. 3.The Tahsildar, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Srivilliputhur. .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from in any way putting up any type of construction especially not to put up public convenience on the 'Katchery Lane', Srivilliputhur Town, Virudhunagar District and maintain the lane as it is mentioned in the survey records. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Srinivasaraghavan For R-1 and R-3 : Mr.M.Govindan, Special Govt. Pleader For R-2 : Mr.Muthukaruppan O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed to forbear the respondents from putting up any type of construction especially not to put up public toilet on the 'Katchery Lane', Srivilliputhur Town, Virudhunagar District and maintain the lane as it is mentioned in the survey records. 2. Heard Mr.T.Srinivasaraghavan, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.M.Govindan, learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice for R-1 and R-3 and Mr.Muthukaruppan, learned counsel, who takes notice for R-2. 3. By consent, the Writ Petition itself is taken up for final hearing. 4. The petitioner has given a representation by way of a telegram to the second respondent on 20.07.2011 setting out his grievance that the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 proposed toilet coming up next to the Ahobila Madh which is in a very narrow lane, will cause inconvenience to the public besides nuisance. 5. At the time of hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner states that the grievance of the petitioner will be met if a direction is given to the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 20.07.2011. 6. In view of the above, without going into the merits of the petitioner's claim, the second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 20.07.2011, on its own merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If any third party will be affected by the nature of the relief sought for by the petitioner or by any order to be passed, the authority shall hear such person to avoid the allegations of violation of principles of natural justice. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's claim. 7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 2.The Commissioner, Srivilliputhur Municipality, Srivilliputhur. 3.The Tahsildar, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Srivilliputhur. +1cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.27414 +1cc to Mr.T.Srinivasa Raghavan, Advocate, SR.No.27639 pm GH : 18.08.2011 : 2p/6c W.P.(MD)No.8997 of 2011 11.08.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/