(1.) This order shall govern the above writ petition's.
(2.) W.P. No. 18402 of 2007 has been filed seeking a writ of mandamus to direct the respondents not to construct the drainage and sewerage well in the Marikulam Tank situated in T.S. Nos. 3334/1 and 3334/3, Block No. 83, Ward No. 6 at Pookara Street, Thanajvur, while W.P.No.21621 of 2007 has been brought forth seeking a writ of certiorarifled mandamus to quash the G.O.Ms No. 497 Revenue. 5(1) Department, dated 30.8.2005 passed by the first respondent, and for a direction to the respondents not to transfer the Marikulam Tank, as referred to above, to the Thanjavur Municipality.
(3.) The court heard the learned Counsel on either side.