Thiruvalluvar Educational And v. Government Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 17.01.2018

CORAM

The HON'BLE MS.INDIRA BANERJEE, CHIEF JUSTICE AND The HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE W.P.No.604 of 2018 Thiruvalluvar Educational and Service Trust, rep. by its Authorised Signatory P.Arivoli, Semmedu & Post, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District.

.. Petitioner vs.

1.Government of Tamil Nadu, rep. by its Secretary, Rural Welfare & Panchayat Raj Department, 2.Government of Tamil Nadu, rep. by its Secretary, Education Department, 3.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Villupuram District.

4.The Block Development Officer, Gingee, Villupuram District.

5.Chief Educational Officer, Villupuram District.

.. Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider and pass orders on the representation dated 11.8.2017 made by the petitioner, followed by the representation dated 11.12.2017, made by the petitioner for demolition and reconstruction of the compound wall and the school building of Semmedu Middle School, Semmedu, Gingee, Thiruvannamalai Road, Villupuram District.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Manish For Respondents : Mr.T.N.Rajagopalan Government Pleader (i/c)

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) This writ petition has been filed seeking orders on the concerned respondent to repair the school building of Semmedu Middle School, Semmedu, Gingee, Thiruvannamalai Road, Villupuram District.

2. According to the petitioner, the school is in completely dilapidated condition and in fact, classes are being held out side.

3. There can be no doubt that all schools should be maintained in safe waterproof and wind-tight condition. School buildings ought not to be left in such a condition as may pose a risk to the students, who attend the school.

4. After hearing the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader (in-charge), the writ petition is disposed of by directing the second respondent to treat the writ petition as representation of the petitioner and to take a decision on the representation at the earliest, preferably within two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If as contended by the petitioner the school is in a dilapidated condition and is posing a danger to the students who attend the school, necessary steps shall immediately be taken to repair/re-construct the school. A copy of the writ petition along with his earlier representation shall be forwarded by the petitioner to the second respondent. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS VII) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar bbr To:

1.The Secretary, Rural Welfare & Panchayat Raj Department,

2.The Secretary, Education Department, 3.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Villupuram District.

4.The Block Development Officer, Gingee, Villupuram District.

5.The Chief Educational Officer, Villupuram District.

+2cc to Mr.P.Manish, Advocate SR.No.3198 +1cc to Government Pleader Sr.No.3622 RV(CO) sm:8.2.2018 W.P.No.604 of 2018