IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 31-10-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

AND

WMP NO. 33054 OF 2023

B.S.Shah

Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The District Collector

Collectorate, Kanchipuram-631 501.

2.The Chief Engineer

Water Resource Department,

Chennai Region, Chepauk, Chennai-5.

3.The Executive Engineer

Water Resource Department, Lower Palar Basin Division,

Kanchipuram-631 501.

4.The Assistant Engineer

Water Resource Department,

Irrigation Section Office,

Kanchipuram-631 501.

5.The Assistant Engineer

Water Resource Department,

Irrigation Section Office,

Sriperumbudur.

Respondent(s)

PRAYER; This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records pertaining to the Letter vide Lr / No.287 / F.41 / 2023 / A.E.KPM / Dated

22.08.2023 issued by the 4th respondent directing the petitioner to remove the construction of Culvert/Bridge across the supply channel of Thenneri Tank in Athivakkam Village and quash the same as illegal, arbitrary and ultra vires and consequently directing the 4th respondent to repair the culvert across that drainage canal ensuring the free flow of water during monsoon periods in or