W.P.(MD).No.25640 of 2023 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.02.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.25640 of 2023 and W.M.P(MD).No.24305 of 2023 V.Jegamurugan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Dindigul. 2.The Rural Development Officer, Rural Development Office, Dindigul. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, The Revenue Divisional Office, Kodaikanal. 4.The Union President, Union Office, Kodaikanal. 5.The Block Development Officer, Kodaikanal Union Office, Kodaikanal. 6.The President, 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.25640 of 2023 Vellagavi Panchayat, Kodaikanal. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 4 to 6 to provide drinking water connection and Business Tax Assessment to the petitioners camping tent name and styled as “Old Kodai Cafe” in Vellagavi Village, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District thereby considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.08.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.U.Antony Santhosh For R1 to R5 : Mr.M.Senthil Ayyanar, Government Advocate For R6 : Mr.K.Appadurai O R D E R The present writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of mandamus directing respondents 4 to 6 to provide a drinking water connection and assess business tax in respect of the petitioner’s camping tent run in the name and style of “Old Kodai Cafe” at Vellagavi Village, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District, based upon his representation dated 30.08.2023. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.25640 of 2023 2. The learned Government Advocate appearing for respondents 1 to 5 submitted that, if a proper application is made along with the requisite documents, the petitioner’s request would be considered on merits and in accordance with law. 3. The petitioner is directed to submit a proper application seeking permission from the fifth respondent, along with necessary enclosures. If such an application is filed, the same shall be considered and disposed of on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. With the above observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 13.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No pal 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.25640 of 2023 To 1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Dindigul. 2.The Rural Development Officer, Rural Development Office, Dindigul. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, The Revenue Divisional Office, Kodaikanal. 4.The Union President, Union Office, Kodaikanal. 5.The Block Development Officer, Kodaikanal Union Office, Kodaikanal. 6.The President, Vellagavi Panchayat, Kodaikanal. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.25640 of 2023 R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J. pal W.P(MD)No.25640 of 2023 13.02.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis