WP No. 19440 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-05-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI WP No. 19440 of 2026 and W.M.P.Nos.20720 to 20722 of 2026 1. G.Pazhamalai S/o.Govindan, No.68, Raja Veedhi, J.Aenthal Village, Asakalathur Post, Veppur Taluk, Cuddalore District - 606 204. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Secretary to government, Public Works Department (Water Resources), Secretariat, chennai - 600009. 2.The Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (Water Resources), chepauk, chennai - 600005. 3.The Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department (Water Resources), Cuddalore - 607001. 4.The District Collector, Collectorate, Cuddalore - 607001. 5.The Executive Engineer, water resources Department, public works Department, viruthachalam, Cuddalore District. 6.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department, Velaru Basin Sub District, Cuddalore - 607001. 7.The Assistant Engineer, Water Resources Department, Irrigation Division, Panruti, Cuddalore District. 1 / 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 19440 of 2026 8.Ramachandran, S/o.Kesavan, paithampadi village, panruti taluk, Cuddalore District. Respondent(s) PRAYER calling for the records relating to the impugned order passed by the 6th respondent in Letter No./CO.80/VU.SE.PO(KA)/2026 dated .03.2026 and signed on 17.03.2026 in respect of paithampadi village lake, panruti taluk, cuddalore District, quash the same and consequently direct the respondents 1 to 7 conduct a fresh auction by strictly following due process of law. For Petitioner(s): For Respondent(s): Mr.K.Dhananjayan Mr.M.Murali Government Advocate for RR 1 to 7 ORDER Though the writ petition is filed challenging the impugned order dated 17.03.2026, the learned counsel for the petitioner has restricted the relief at the time of admission only to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 02.05.2026 with respect to conduct of fresh auction. 2.Mr.M.Murali, learned Government Advocate takes notice for respondents 1 to 7. 3.In view of the restricted relief sought for by the petitioner, this writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage itself. 4.In view of the above, the respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 02.05.2026 and pass appropriate orders on 2 / 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 19440 of 2026 merits and in accordance with law within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.In the result, this Writ Petition is disposed of. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. No costs. 13-05-2026 krk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No To 1.The Secretary to government, Public Works Department (Water Resources), Secretariat, chennai - 600009. 2.The Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (Water Resources), chepauk, chennai - 600005. 3.The Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department (Water Resources), Cuddalore - 607001. 4.The District Collector, Collectorate, Cuddalore - 607001. 5.The Executive Engineer, water resources Department, public works Department, viruthachalam, Cuddalore District. 6.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department, Velaru Basin Sub District, Cuddalore - 607001. 7.The Assistant Engineer, Water Resources Department, Irrigation Division, Panruti, Cuddalore District. 8.Ramachandran, S/o.Kesavan, paithampadi village, panruti taluk, Cuddalore District. 3 / 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 19440 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI J. krk WP No. 19440 of 2026 and W.M.P.Nos.20720 to 20722 of 2026 13-05-2026 4 / 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis