W.M.P.Nos.2582 and 2602 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 28.01.2026 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN W.M.P.Nos.2582 and 2602 of 2026 in W.P.Nos.46774 and 46788 of 2025 P.Kannan Contractor, No.27/C, Rama Mada Street, Thiruthuraipoondi – 614 713. ... Petitioner in both W.M.Ps. Vs. 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its Additional Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Finance Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The Secretary to Government, Commercial Taxes and Registration Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 3.The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 4.The Director / Commissioner, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Panagal Building No.1, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015. 1/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.M.P.Nos.2582 and 2602 of 2026 5.The Commissioner, Thiruthuraipoondi Municipality, Thiruvarur District. 6.The Executive Engineer, Vennar Basin Division, Thiruvarur District. 7.The Commissioner, Panchayat Union Office, Thiruthuraipoondi, Thiruvarur. 8.The Superintending Engineer, Highways Department, Thiruvarur. 9.The Commissioner, Union Office, Kotur, Thiruvarur. 10.The Commissioner, Union Office Muthupettai, Thiruvarur. 11.The State Tax Officer (Inspection III), Office of the Joint Commissioner (ST)(Intelligence), Thiruvarur. ... Respondents 1 to 11 12.The Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 13.The Secretary to the Government, Department of Highways and Minor Ports (Tamil Nadu), Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 2/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.M.P.Nos.2582 and 2602 of 2026 14.The Secretary to the Government, Department of PWD – Water Resources Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 15.The Superintending Engineer, Water Resources Department, Lower Cauvery Basin Circle, Santhapillai Gate, Thanjavur. … Proposed Parties / Respondents 12 to 15 in W.M.P.No.2582 of 2026 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its Additional Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Finance Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The Secretary to Government, Commercial Taxes and Registration Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 3.The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 4.The Director / Commissioner, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Panagal Building No.1, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015. 5.The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union Office, Muthupettai, Thiruvarur District. 6.The Executive Engineer, Vennar Basin Division, Thiruvarur District. 3/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.M.P.Nos.2582 and 2602 of 2026 7.The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union Office, Kotur, Thiruvarur. 8.The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union Office, Thiruthuraipoondi, Thiruvarur. 9.The Divisional Engineer, Highways Department, Construction and Maintenance, Thiruthuraipoondi, Thiruvarur. 10.The District Collector / Chairman, District Rural Development Agency, Thiruvarur. 11.The State Tax Officer (Inspection III), Office of the Joint Commissioner (ST)(Intelligence), Thiruvarur. ... Respondents 1 to 11 12.The Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 13.The Secretary to the Government, Department of Highways and Minor Ports (Tamil Nadu), Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 14.The Secretary to the Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. … Proposed Parties / Respondents 12 to 14 in W.M.P.No.2602 of 2026 4/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.M.P.Nos.2582 and 2602 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.A.Chandra Sekaran (in both W.M.Ps) For Respondents : Mr.TNC.Kaushik (in both W.M.Ps) Additional Government Pleader COMMON ORDER Being satisfied with the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of these Writ Miscellaneous Petitions, these Writ Miscellaneous Petitions are ordered. 28.01.2026 (½) jas Note: Registry is directed to carry out the necessary amendment in the main Writ Petitions. To: 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its Additional Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Finance Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The Secretary to Government, Commercial Taxes and Registration Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 3.The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 5/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.M.P.Nos.2582 and 2602 of 2026 4.The Director / Commissioner, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Panagal Building No.1, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015. 5.The Commissioner, Thiruthuraipoondi Municipality, Thiruvarur District. 6.The Executive Engineer, Vennar Basin Division, Thiruvarur District. 7.The Commissioner, Panchayat Union Office, Thiruthuraipoondi, Thiruvarur. 8.The Superintending Engineer, Highways Department, Thiruvarur. 9.The Commissioner, Union Office, Kotur, Thiruvarur. 10.The Commissioner, Union Office Muthupettai, Thiruvarur. 11.The State Tax Officer (Inspection III), Office of the Joint Commissioner (ST)(Intelligence), Thiruvarur. 12.The Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. 13.The Secretary to the Government, Department of Highways and Minor Ports (Tamil Nadu), Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 6/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.M.P.Nos.2582 and 2602 of 2026 14.The Secretary to the Government, Department of PWD – Water Resources Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 15.The Superintending Engineer, Water Resources Department, Lower Cauvery Basin Circle, Santhapillai Gate, Thanjavur. 16.The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union Office, Muthupettai, Thiruvarur District. 17.The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union Office, Kotur, Thiruvarur. 18.The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union Office, Thiruthuraipoondi, Thiruvarur. 19.The Divisional Engineer, Highways Department, Construction and Maintenance, Thiruthuraipoondi, Thiruvarur. 20.The District Collector / Chairman, District Rural Development Agency, Thiruvarur. 21.The Secretary to the Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 7/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.M.P.Nos.2582 and 2602 of 2026 C.SARAVANAN, J. jas W.M.P.Nos.2582 and 2602 of 2026 in W.P.Nos.46774 and 46788 of 2025 28.01.2026 8/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis