S.Jaleel vs The District Collector on 4 March, 2026

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S.Jaleel vs The District Collector on 4 March, 2026

Bench: N.Sathish Kumar

W.P(MD)No. 5884 of 2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

DATED :04.03.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR
AND
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN

W.P(MD)No. 5884 of 2026
and
W.M.P.(MD) No.4897 of 2026

S.Jaleel ... Petitioner

1. The District Collector,
Dindigul District,
Dindigul.

2. The Commissioner,
Dindigul Corporation,
Dindigul 624 001.

3. The Assistant Director of Fisheries,
Fisheries Department,
Dindigul.

4. The District Environmental Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,
Dindigul. ... Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of
India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to forbear the
respondents, their men, agents, servants or anyone claiming under them

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from in any manner putting up, constructing, establishing, reconstructing
developing or operationalizing a fish market at Market Road, Ward No.
22, within the limits of Dindigul Corporation, and consequently, direct
the respondents to identify and earmark a suitable alternative location in
accordance with environmental norms, public health standards and
principles of planned urban development.

For Petitioner : Mr. Y.Prakash

For R1 & R3 : Mr. S.P.Maharajan
Special Government Pleader
For R2 : Mr.J.Lawrance
Standing Counsel
For R4 : Mrs. Madhuri Dhonti Reddy
Standing Counsel

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.) The present writ petition has been filed to forbear the respondents, their men, agents, servants or anyone claiming under them from in any manner putting up, constructing, establishing, reconstructing, developing or operationalizing a fish market at Market Road, Ward No. 22, within the limits of Dindigul Corporation, and consequently, direct the respondents to identify and earmark a suitable alternative location.

2. The grievance of the petitioner is that he is a resident of the 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 10/03/2026 07:57:26 pm ) W.P(MD)No. 5884 of 2026 same locality and according to him, the respondents are trying to renovate the existing fish market, which causes environmental hazards and health issues to the public and also affects pedestrians.

3. Heard both sides and perused the records.

4. It is noticed that all along the fish market has been in existence in the same locality and the renovation work alone is proposed to be carried out. Now, the construction has also been under process. In such view of the matter, what is required to be done is only proper sanitization and no stagnation of waste, etc. Since the fish market is in existence in the same locality, we are of the view that the renovation cannot be stalled merely on the ground that it may cause environmental issues. It is to be taken care of by the respondents. Hence, there is no merit in this writ petition.

5. With the said observations, this Writ Petition is dismissed with a direction to the respondents that while renovating the fish market, the respondents shall ensure that no waste materials will be thrown into the 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 10/03/2026 07:57:26 pm ) W.P(MD)No. 5884 of 2026 residential area or other area causing environmental pollution and affecting the public health. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.




                     NCS : Yes/No                                  [N.S.K., J.] & [M.J.R., J.]
                     Index : Yes / No                                       04.03.2026
                     Internet : Yes / No
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                     To
                     1. The District Collector,
                     Dindigul District,
                     Dindigul.

                     2. The Commissioner,
                     Dindigul Corporation,
                     Dindigul 624 001.

3. The Assistant Director of Fisheries, Fisheries Department, Dindigul.

4. The District Environmental Engineer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Dindigul.

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AND M.JOTHIRAMAN, J.

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