Authority: Madurai Bench of Madras High Court
Order Date: 09 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: A. Manikandasamy, claiming ownership of agricultural lands in Survey Nos. 243/1, 243/2, 243/3, 242/1, 242/2 and 243/8, purchased from his father on 15 Dec 2011.
- Respondents: 1) Chief Engineer, Non‑Conventional Energy Sources, Tamilnadu Green Energy Corporation; 2) Superintending Engineer, Non‑Conventional Energy Sources, Tamilnadu Green Energy Corporation; 3) Lavender Eco Power Private Limited; 4) State of Tamilnadu represented by Inspector of Police.
- Petition sought a writ of mandamus directing respondents 1 and 2 to remove a wind‑mill tower erected by Lavender Eco Power on Survey No. 243/11 at Poovani Village, Srivaigundam Taluk, Thoothukudi District, based on representation dated 17 June 2026.
- Allegations: trespass, intimidation and assault by company officials and anti‑social elements, caste‑based harassment, leading to petitioner’s father’s suicide on 5 Dec 2025; FIRs registered (Crime No.152/2025 and Counter‑case No.155/2025) with no arrests.
- Respondent’s defence: Survey No. 243/11 was lawfully purchased from petitioner’s father for adequate consideration; petitioner has no title over that survey; petitioner is a real‑estate broker interfering for monetary gain.
- Existence of a Memorandum of Understanding dated 13 March 2026 under which petitioner received Rs 30 lakh and undertook not to interfere with the company’s possession or initiate proceedings; alleged breach of this undertaking.
- Electricity Board had granted statutory permission after technical feasibility and compliance; petitioner did not challenge this permission.
Final Outcome
- Court held that the wind‑mill is situated on land that belongs to Lavender Eco Power, and petitioner did not contest the statutory permission.
- No grounds for a writ of mandamus; petition dismissed.
- No costs awarded; the connected miscellaneous petition was also closed.
Topics: Wind Power Dispute, Court Order