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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 23348

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J
G.Devaraj – Appellant
Versus
The Executive Engineer, Water Resource Organization/Public Works Department – Respondent


Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.M.Saravanakumar
For the Respondents:Mr.Veera.Kathiravan Additional Advocate General, Mr.P.Thambidurai Government Advocate

Table of Content
1. petitioner's claims of drought and covid-19 impacting lease rights. (Para 4 , 5 , 6)
2. government's argument against lease extension due to drought claims. (Para 7 , 8)
3. court's observation on regulations and decision on drought claims. (Para 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14)
4. court grants extension until upcoming auction. (Para 15)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.03.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY and W.M.P.(MD)Nos.26755 and 26756 of 2025 G.Devaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Executive Engineer, Water Resource Organization/

Public Works Department, Mel Vaippar Basin Division, Rajapalayam - 626 117, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Assistant Executive Engineer, Water Resource Organization/

Public Works Department, Mel Vaippar Basin Sub-Division, Rajapalayam - 626 117, Virudhunagar District. ... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India , praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records in pursuant to the impugned order passed by the first respondent in Letter No.Thal/Ko.181(723)/2025 dated 14.08.2025 and quash the same and consequently direct t

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