Madras High CourtWP/3095/2023disposed of

Krishnan v. The Inspector Of Panchayats / The District Collector

2023-03-01Honourable Mr Justice N. Sathish Kumar4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 01.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR and W.M.P.No.3166 of 2023 Krishnan .. Petitioner

Versus

1.The Inspector of Panchayat/ District Collector Coimbatore District Coimbatore 2.The Block Development Officer Office of the BDO Kinathakadavu Coimbatore District .. Respondents Prayer:Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records pertaining to the impugned order dated 26.09.2022 passed by the first respondent in Na.Ka.No.10852022-A3, quash the same. For Petitioner : Mr.Mohammed Yaqoob Kafeel for Mr.M.N.Balakrishnan For Respondents : Mrs.R.Anitha for R1 Special Government Pleader Ms.Amirtha Dinakaran for R2 1/4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed challenging the order dated 26.09.2022 passed by the first respondent in Na.Ka.No.1085-2022-A3 and quash the same.

2. Today, when the matter is posted, Mrs.R.Anitha, learned Special Government Pleader for the first respondent, on instructions, submitted that the cheque signing power has been taken, since, the petitioner being a VicePresident has shown discrimination to person who is the President of the Panchayat, besides, he is also not co-operating with the the President. The petitioner shall file an affidavit of undertaking before the District Collector/first respondent indicating that he will co-operate with the President and act for smooth functioning of the affairs of the Panchayat, then, the cheque signing power will be restored to the petitioner. Such submission is recorded.

3. Therefore, the petitioner is directed to file an affidavit of undertaking before the District Collector / first respondent indicating that he will co-operate with the President of the Panchayat and sign the cheque. On such affidavit being filed before the District Collector, the cheque signing 2/4

power will be restored. It is also made clear that every cheque shall be supported by necessary vouchers and bills.

4. With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 01.03.2023 dhk Index : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No : Yes/No To 1.The Inspector of Panchayat/ District Collector Coimbatore District Coimbatore 2.The Block Development Officer Office of the BDO Kinathakadavu Coimbatore District N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.

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