S.Palani v. The Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 22.01.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.PONGIAPPAN Writ Petition No.1048 of 2020 S.Palani ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Collector Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai District.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to dispose the appeal of the petitioner dated 03.04.2018 and reminder dated 13.08.2018 and 17.06.2019 to issue community certificate to the petitioner, his son Gokulvasan and his wife P.Nirosha that they belong to Kurumans (ST) Community. For Petitioner : M/s.S.Doraisamy For Respondents: Mr.V.Shanmuga Sundar Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

[Order of Court was made by R.SUBBIAH,J] The petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition praying for issuance of a a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to dispose the appeal of the petitioner dated 03.04.2018 and reminder dated 13.08.2018 and 17.06.2019 to issue community certificate to the petitioner, his son Gokulvasan and his wife P.Nirosha that they belong to Kurumans (ST) Community.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

3. Having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and taking into account the limited prayer sought for in the writ petition, without expressing any opinion with regard to the merits of the case, we direct the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's appeal petition dated 03.04.2018 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter and it is for the first respondent to decide the same at the time of disposal of the said representation purely on merits by affording opportunity of personal hearing to all the parties concerned.

4. The writ petition is disposed of with the above observations and directions. No costs.

s/d- Assistant Registrar(CS VI) True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar dpq To

1. The Collector Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai District.

+1 CC to Mr.S. Doraisamy, Advocate sr 4537.

+1 CC to Govt. Pleader sr 4752.

Writ Petition No.1048 of 2020 SSI(CO) SP(28/02/2020) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/