Case Note & Summary
The case involved a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by the petitioner, Govindaraj K., seeking a mandamus against the respondents to complete road work in a public pathway located in Survey No.63/3, Arasathoor Village, Ramanathapuram District. The petitioner contended that the road work was obstructed by the 5th respondent, who occupied adjacent land in Survey No.63/4 and had previously filed a suit regarding the matter, which was dismissed for default. The court noted that the road work was to be conducted solely on the land in Survey No.63/3, thus the 5th respondent's obstruction was unwarranted. The Additional Government Pleader confirmed that the work would not affect the 5th respondent's land. The court ordered the respondents to proceed with the road work and complete it within two months from the receipt of the order. The writ petition was disposed of without costs.
Headnote
A) Constitutional Law - Writ of Mandamus - Direction for Completion of Road Work - Constitution of India, Article 226 - The petitioner sought a mandamus for the completion of road work in a public pathway, which was obstructed by the 5th respondent. The court clarified that the road work should proceed in S.No.63/3 and directed its completion within two months. Held that the respondents must comply with the order (Paras 1-3).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the respondents should be directed to complete the road work in the public pathway situated in Survey No.63/3.
Final Decision
The court directed the respondents to complete the road work in Survey No.63/3 within two months from the receipt of the order.
Law Points
- Writ of Mandamus
- Public Interest Litigation
- Road Work Completion
