← Library
Madras High CourtWP/3215/2013disposed of

K.K.Gopal, v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu,

2023-08-23Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.08.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN K.K.Gopal, Deputy Block Development Officer, Development Section, Collectorate, Coimbatore District, Coimbatore.

... Petitioner -Vs1. The Government of Tamil Nadu, represented by Secretary to Government, Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Department, Fort. St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Commissioner, Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Department, Panagal Buildings, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

3. The District Collector, Coimbatore District, Coimbatore.

4. A.Lalitha

5. N.Nagarajan ... Respondents

Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to dispose the statutory appeal of the petitioner dated 19.03.2012 in accordance with the law within the time frame as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Saseetharan For R1 to R3 : Mr.M.Muthusamy, Government Advocate For R4 : Notice served No appearance For R5 : Mr.K.S.Vishwanathan, Senior Counsel for Mrs.T.Hemalatha

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for direction directing the second respondent to dispose the statutory appeal of the petitioner dated 19.03.2012 in accordance with the law.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate for the respondents 1 to 3 and the learned Senior Counsel for the fifth respondent and perused the materials available on record. Though notice served on the fourth respondent and the name has been printed in the cause list, today no one appeared before this Court in person or through pleader.

3. A perusal of the counter filed by the respondents 1 to 3 revealed that the petitioner failed to challenge the Government Letter dated 22.12.2011 and preferred an appeal as against the order of the third respondent. However, the appeal is pending on the file of the second respondent.

4. Considering the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, the second respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal dated 19.03.2012, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and the respondents 4 and 5 herein, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, if not already disposed of.

5. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 23.08.2023 Internet : Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking order/Non-speaking order mn

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

mn To

1. The Secretary to Government, The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Department, Fort. St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Commissioner, Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Department, Panagal Buildings, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

3. The District Collector, Coimbatore District, Coimbatore.

23.08.2023