R.Vimala v. The Secretary
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 18.01.2024
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.D. AUDIKESAVALU R.Vimala ... Petitioner -vs1. The Secretary Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Secretariat, St. George Fort Chennai - 600 009.
2. The Commissioner Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Panagal Building, Saidapet Chennai - 600 015.
3. The Collector Collector Office Tiruvarur.
4. The Assistant Director (Panchayat) Collector Office, Tiruvarur.
5. The Block Development Officer (Village Panchayat) Block Development Office Valangaiman, Tiruvarur District.
... Respondents Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Fifth Respondent to disperse the bill amount of Rs. 2,94,439/- (Rupees Two Lakhs Ninety Four Thousand Four Hundred and Thirty Nine only) for the work Black Topping to 1/6
Valangaiman Adidravidar Street Road in Aravoor Panchayat within the limit of Valangaiman Panchayat Union done by the Petitioner under PMAGY (Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana) Scheme in Valangaiman Panchayat Union, Tiruvarur District.
For Petitioner : Ms. S.Sasikala For Respondents : Mr. B.Vijay, Additional Government Pleader
O R D E R
Heard Ms. S.Sasikala, Learned Counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. B.Vijay, Learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the Respondents and perused the materials placed on record, apart from the pleadings of the parties.
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The grievance ventilated by the Petitioner is that she had made a representation dated 02.12.2023 for payment of the amounts due for the work done relating to black topping of Valangaiman Adidravidar Street at Aravoor Panchayat in Tiruvarur District, but as it did not evoke any response, it has necessitated the filing of this Writ Petition. 2/6
3.
Having regard to the limited nature of relief sought, this Court without expressing any view on the merits of the controversy involved, passes the following order:- (i) the Fifth Respondent shall immediately examine the representation dated 02.12.2023 made by the Petitioner including ascertaining as to whether the Petitioner would be entitled for the relief claimed; (ii) if it is found that any other details or supporting documents is necessary, the deficiencies in that regard shall be informed in writing to the Petitioner requiring the same to be furnished within a time frame of not less than 10 days for the same;
(iii) in the event of not being satisfied with the requirements even thereafter, an enquiry shall be conducted affording full opportunity of personal hearing to the Petitioner and all other persons concerned to explain their position in that regard;
(iv) a reasoned order shall be passed dealing with each of the contentions raised on merits and in accordance with law and the decision taken communicated by 31.03.2024 under written acknowledgment; (v) the report of such compliance shall be filed before the Registrar (Judicial) of the Court.
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In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed on the aforesaid terms. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs. 18.01.2024 Index: Yes/No NCC: Yes/No Note: Issue order copy by 20.02.2024.
Maya To
1. The Secretary Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Secretariat, St. George Fort Chennai - 600 009.
2. The Commissioner Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Panagal Building, Saidapet Chennai - 600 015.
3. The Collector Collector Office Tiruvarur.
4. The Assistant Director (Panchayat) Collector Office, Tiruvarur.
5. The Block Development Officer (Village Panchayat) Block Development Office Valangaiman, Tiruvarur District.
Copy to
1. The Registrar (Judicial), Madras High Court, Chennai - 600 104.
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2. R.Vimala, W/o. D.Rajavarman, Kudiyana Theru, Aravathur, Aravoor Post, Nidamangalam - 614 404, Valangaiman Taluk, Thiruvarur District.
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P.D. AUDIKESAVALU, J.
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