W.P(MD)No.19896 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.08.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE W.P(MD)No.19896 of 2020 Thatha Erattai Malai Srinivasan Pothu Nala Sangam, Paramakudi, Represented by its Secretary, Peter John @ Peter Valavan, S/o.Pilavendran, No.3/526, Silon Colony, Ponnaiahpuram, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. ... Petitioner vs. 1.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram. 2.The Tahsildar, Paramakudi Taluk Office, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19896 of 2020 3.The Special Thasildar (Adi Dravidar Welfare), O/o.Special Thasildar (Adi Dravidar Welfare), Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 4.The Block Development Officer, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 5.The Commissioner, Paramakudi Municipality, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 6.The Assistant Engineer, Paramakudi Town North, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO), Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 7.The President, Thelichathanallur Panchayat, Emaneshwaram Group, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to provide road, street light, drinking water facilities and other basic amenities forthwith to the residents of the Adhi Dravidar Kudiyiruppu Colony (Erattai Malai Srinivasan Nagar) situating in near to Valayanenthal Village, 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19896 of 2020 Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District based on the petitioner's representations dated 07.10.2020 and 05.12.2020 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.S.Jeyakarthik For RR 1 to 4 : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar Government Pleader For RR 5, 6 & 7 : No appearance ORDER (Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.) The writ on hand has been instituted to direct the respondents to provide road, street lighting, drinking water facilities and other basic amenities forthwith to the residents of the Adhi Dravidar Kudiyiruppu Colony (Erattai Malai Srinivasan Nagar) situated near Valayanenthal Village, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, based on the petitioner's representations dated 07.10.2020 and 05.12.2020. 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19896 of 2020 2.With reference to the relief sought for in the present Writ Petition, the authorities concerned shall consider the feasibility and legality of thatched houses constructed. After ascertaining the ground situation, necessary action shall be initiated for providing infrastructure facilities. 3.With these observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. [S.M.S.,J.] & [A.D.M.C.,J.] 05.08.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes ps To 1.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram. 2.The Tahsildar, Paramakudi Taluk Office, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19896 of 2020 3.The Special Thasildar (Adi Dravidar Welfare), O/o.Special Thasildar (Adi Dravidar Welfare), Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 4.The Block Development Officer, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 5.The Commissioner, Paramakudi Municipality, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 6.The Assistant Engineer, Paramakudi Town North, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, (TANGEDCO), Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District. 7.The President, Thelichathanallur Panchayat, Emaneshwaram Group, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.19896 of 2020 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM , J. and DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE , J. ps ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.19896 of 2020 DATED : 05.08.2025 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis