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G.Sakthivel v. The Chairman

2016-07-21Honourable Mr Justice M. Jaichandren2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 21.07.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.5278 of 2014 and M.P.No.1 of 2014 G.Sakthivel .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chairman, Government Cable T.V. Network Corporation, Chennai-34.

2.The Special Tahsildar, Government Cable T.V. Network, Collectorate, Salem.

3.Chandrasekaran, Special Tahsildar, Government Cable T.V. Network, Collectorate, Salem.

4.M.Senthilkumar .. Respondents The writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issue of a writ of mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider and pass orders on merits, by disposing of the written representation made by the petitioner, on 15.2.2014, within the stipulated time. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prakasam For Respondents: Mr.Abdul Saleem for R-1 Mr.R.Ravichandran, AGP for R-2

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner, as well as the learned counsels, appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2.

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner, praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 15.02.2014, and to dispose of the same, within the time frame, as fixed by this Court.

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Though various grounds have been raised in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the first respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 15.02.2014, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. In view of the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition and in view of the submissions made by the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, this Court finds it appropriate to direct the first respondent to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 15.02.

2014, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, as well as to the fourth respondent and the other persons concerned, if any. The petitioner shall furnish a copy of the representation, dated 15.02.2014, to the first respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter, by passing this order.

The writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS II) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar vvk To 1.The Chairman, Government Cable T.V. Network Corporation, Chennai-34.

2.The Special Tahsildar, Government Cable T.V. Network, Collectorate, Salem.

+ 1 cc to M/s. Abdul Saleem, Advocate Sr.41820 W.P.No.5278 of 2014 RJ(CO) EU 16.08.16 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/