B.B.Mohanraj v. The District Collector

Order This Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus forbearing the residents of Krishna Nagar, Mumurthy Avenue, Sakunthala Avenue, Balamurugan Avenue, Balrama Nagar, Bharathidasan Nagar, Sakthi Nagar and Esha Homes situated in Ward No.2, Kaspapuram, within the municipal jurisdiction of the 4th respondent from letting their drainage in the agricultural lands situated at S.Nos.24/1A1A1A. S.No.24/10A2A, S.No.22/2A1 and S.No.22/6 and the adjacent paddy fields in that locality of Kaspapuram and further direct the respondents to implement the residents to have their own drainage system and prevent them from letting out he same in public place in pursuance of the letter issued by the 4th respondent in Na.Ka.No.3457/2022/a1 dated 24.03.2025 within the time frame fixed by this Court. Page3 of 5

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he owned agricultural lands in S.Nos.24/1A1AA1, S.No.24/10A2A, S.No.22/2A1, 22/4 and S.No.22/6 in Kaspapuram Village, which are not filled with drainage water let out from Krishna Nagar, Mumurthy Avenue, Sakunthala Avenue, Balamurugan Avenue, Balrama Nagar, Bharathidasan Nagar, Sakthi Nagar and Esha Homes situated in Ward No.2, Kaspapuram and due to that, agricultural lands are now being converted as barren lands and the petitioner and other agriculturists could not do farming. Several representations were given to the respondents including the representation dated 28.01.2026 given to the 2nd respondent, for which the 4th respondent gave a reply stating that local people will be advised not to let out their drainage to the agricultural lands and even after that, the situation did not change. Hence, the petitioner has filed the instant writ petition.

¶3Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials on record.

¶4Considering the limited scope of prayer sought for, this Court, without expressing anything on merits, directs the 2nd respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 28.01.2026 and after affording opportunity of hearing to the parties, shall pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page4 of 5

¶5This Writ Petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. No costs. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Sk To

¶1The District collector Chengalpattu District chengalpattu

¶2The District Revenue officer Tambaram Taluk Tambaram chengalpattu District

¶3The Tashildar Tambaram Taluk Tambaram

¶4The Block Development officer (Village Panchayat) St.Thomas Mount panchayat union chitlapakkam chennai-600 064 WPoNo.o17909oofo2026 M.DHANDAPANIoJ. Sk WPoNo.o17909oofo2026 AND WMPoNO.o19248oOFo2026 02-06-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI AND WMP NO. 19248 OF 2026 B.B.Mohanraj S/o.Late.N.Balarama Devar S5/58,Pilliyar kovil street Kaspapuram chennai-600 126 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District collector Chengalpattu District Chengalpattu. 2. The District Revenue officer Tambaram Taluk Tambaram chengalpattu District 3. The Tashildar Tambaram Taluk Tambaram 4. The Block Development officer (Village Panchayat) St.Thomas Mount panchayat union chitlapakkam chennai-600 064 ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the residents of Krishna Nagar, Mumurthy Avenue, Balrama Nagar,Bharathidasan Nagar, Sakthi Nagar and Esha Homes situated in Ward No.2, Kaspapuram , within the municipal jurisdiction of the Page2 of 5 4th respondent from letting their drainage in the agricultural lands situated at S.No.24/1A1A1A.S.No.24/10A2A, S.No.22/2A1 and S.No.22/6 and the adjacent paddy fields in that locality of Kaspapuram and further direct the respondents to implement the residents to have their own drainage system, and prevent them from letting out the same in public place in pursuance of the Letter issued by the 4th respondent in Na.Ka.No.3457/2022/A1 dated 24.3.2025 within the time frame For Petitioner(s): R.Thenamirtha Shyamala For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Siddarth, Government Advocate