Madhammal v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 10.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR Madhammal ... Petitioner

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1. The District Collector, Salem district, Salem.

2. The Assistant Director, Directorate of Panchayats, Office of the District Collector, Salem District.

3. The Assistant Director, Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (Auditing Department), Salem, Salem District.

4. Kalaiselvi ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent herein to consider the petitioners representation dated 26.11.2022 to take action against the 4th respondent herein.

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For Petitioner : Mr.L.Rajendran For Respondents : Mr.S.Rajesh, GA RR1 to 3

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 1st respondent herein to consider the petitioners representation dated 26.11.2022 to take action against the 4th respondent herein.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the 4th respondent is the President and she has committed serious misappropriation. In this regard, the petitioner has made a representation on 26.11.2022 which is not considered. Hence, the present petition.

3. Mr.S.Rajesh, learned Government Advocate, takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3.

3. As a matter of right the petitioner cannot seek such direction. If any irregularities are noticed, it is for the District Collector to conduct proper enquiry as per law.

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4. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 10.02.2023 rli Index : Yes/No To

1. The District Collector, Salem district, Salem.

2. The Assistant Director, Directorate of Panchayats, Office of the District Collector, Salem District.

3. The Assistant Director, Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (Auditing Department), Salem, Salem District.

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N. SATHISH KUMAR, J.

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