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D.Muthukrishnan, v. The State Of Tamilnadu,

2017-12-04Honourable Mr Justice M.V. Muralidaran,Honourable Mr Justice C. T. Selvam3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 04.12.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.T.SELVAM AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.V.MURALIDARAN W.P.No.31382 of 2017 1.D.Muthukrishnan S/.Dasae Gounder 2.M.Sathyapriya (minor) D/o.D.Muthukrishnan 3.M.Vishnuvardhan (minor) S/o.D.Muthukrishnan .. Petitioners - Vs - 1.The State of Tamil Nadu represented by its Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The District Collector, Dharmapuri District Collectorate, Dharmapuri.

3.The Sub-Collector/Revenue Divisional Officer, R.D.O. Officer, Dharmapuri District.

.. Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents to issue Community Certificate to petitioners that they belong to Hindu Kurichchan (Scheduled Tribe) Community in view of petitioners' representation dated 25.08.2014. For Petitioners :

Mr.S.Sivashanmugam For Respondents :

Mr.S.N.Parthasarathy Government Advocate *****

O R D E R

[Order of the Court was made by C.T.SELVAM, J] Petitioners seek issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents to issue Community Certificate to petitioners that they belong to Hindu Kurichchan (Scheduled Tribe) Community in view of petitioners' representation dated 25.08.2014.

2. Heard learned counsel for petitioners and learned Government Advocate for respondents.

3. Learned counsel for petitioners submits that petitioners hold acknowledgement for their representation dated 25.08.2014.

4. In the circumstances, this Court considers it appropriate and hereby directs petitioners to submit a fresh representation wherein they may also refer to earlier representation dated 25.08.2014 and upon receipt thereof, respondents shall cause due enquiry after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to petitioners and pass orders within a period of three months from the date of receipt of fresh representation.

The Writ Petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs.

Sd/- Deputy Registrar(CS-) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar gm To 1.The Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The District Collector, Dharmapuri District Collectorate, Dharmapuri.

3.The Sub-Collector/Revenue Divisional Officer, R.D.O. Officer, Dharmapuri District.

+1cc to Mr.A.VIJAYA KUMAR Advocate, S.R.No. 85340 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No. 86356 W.P.No.31382 of 2017 TR(18/12/2017)