W.P.No.26649 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17.07.2026 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR. SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN W.P.No.26649 of 2026 Jothidasan S/o. Selvaraj, No.106/2, Anna Street, Nattham village, Thazhambur, Chengalpattu District. .. Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Collector Chengalpattu District Chengalpattu. 2. The Divisional Engineer (H) NABARD and Rural Roads, Chengalpattu 603 001. 3. The Tahsildar Tiruporur Taluk, Chengalpattu District. .. Respondents Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Mandamus directing respondents to upgrade the Natham Egatturroad situated at Thazhambur - Egattur panchayats, Tiruporur Taluk, Chengalpattu Dstrict and carry out maintenance __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.26649 of 2026 work for ensure public safety pursuant to petitioner’s representation dated on 21.04.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Balachandran For Mr.N.Ranjith Kumar For Respondents : Mr.R.Veeramani Government Pleader ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to respondents to upgrade the Natham Egatturroad situated at Thazhambur - Egattur panchayats, Tiruporur Taluk, Chengalpattu District and carry out maintenance work. 2. Petitioner has made a representation on 21.04.2026 and the same is yet to be considered. 3. This Court cannot decide which road has to be repaired or re-laid. It is for the competent authority to look into the matter and proceed on the basis of need, eligibility and requirement. __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.26649 of 2026 4. In view of the aforesaid, we direct respondents to look into the representation made by petitioner and take a decision in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible. We make it clear that we have not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case. 5. The writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI,CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J) 17.07.2026 Index : Yes/No Neutral Citation : Yes/No kpl To 1. The District Collector Chengalpattu District Chengalpattu. 2. The Divisional Engineer (H) NABARD and Rural Roads, Chengalpattu 603 001. 3. The Tahsildar Tiruporur Taluk, Chengalpattu District. __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.26649 of 2026 THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN,J. (kpl) W.P.No.26649 of 2026 17.07.2026 __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis