S.Karunanidhi v. The Union Of India

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 22.04.2016

CORAM

The Hon'ble Mr.JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH and The Hon'ble Mrs.JUSTICE S.VIMALA W.P.No.14922 of 2016 and W.M.P.No.13044 of 2016 1.S.Karunanidhi 2.Prema .. Petitioners -vs1.The Union of India, rep. by the Secretary to Government, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, New Delhi.

2.The Secretary to Government, Rural Department cum Panchayatraj Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai.

3.The State Employment Guarantee Council for the MNREGA Scheme for Tamilnadu, rep. by its Chairman, Chennai.

4.The Ombudsman, under the MNREGA Scheme for Tamilnadu, Chennai.

5.The District Collector, Villupuram District, Villupuram.

6.The Block Development Officer, Vanur.

7.The President, Pudukuppam Village Panchayat, Vanur Taluk, Villupuram District.

8.Thirugnanamurthy .. Respondents

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issue of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 6 to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 23.03.2016 and take action on the respondents 7 and 8 with reference to the building of Village Panchayat in Pudukuppam Village, Vanur Taluk pursuant to the work order in Na.Ka.No.A1/ /15 dated /03/2015.

For Petitioners : Mr.Sai Krishnan for M/s.Sai Bharath and Ilan For Respondents : Mr.Su.Srinivasan Asst. Solicitor General for R1 Mr.V.R.Kamalanathan Addl. Government Pleader assisted by Mr.V.Shanmugasundar Govt. Advocate for R3, 5 to 7

O R D E R

(Order of the Court was made by M.M.Sundresh, J.) This public interest litigation has been filed by the petitioner to direct respondent Nos.1 to 6 to consider the representation dated 23.03.2016, in which it has been alleged that respondent No.7 is acting contrary to law, while implementing MNREGA Scheme by favouring respondent No.8, who is none other than her husband.

2. Taking into consideration of the pendency of the representation said to have been made on 14.03.2016 to respondent No.5 being the Inspector of Panchayats, we direct respondent No.5 to look into the matter and pass appropriate orders, after affording opportunity to the petitioner as well as respondent No.7 within a maximum period of six weeks from the date of receipt of the copy of this order.

3. The writ petition, accordingly, stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, WMP.No.13044 of 2016 is closed. Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CS IV ) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar bbr

To 1.The Secretary to Government, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, New Delhi.

2.The Secretary to Government, Rural Department cum Panchayatraj Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai.

3.The Chairman, State Employment Guarantee Council for the MNREGA Scheme for Tamilnadu, Chennai. 4.The Ombudsman, under the MNREGA Scheme for Tamilnadu, Chennai. 5.The District Collector, Villupuram District, Villupuram. 6.The Block Development Officer, Vanur.

7.The President, Pudukuppam Village Panchayat, Vanur Taluk, Villupuram District.

1 cc to M/s. Sai Bharath and ilan, Advocate, Sr. 25773 1 cc to M/s. Su. Srinivasan, Advocate, Sr. 24986 1 cc to Government Pleader, Sr. 24925 W.P.No.14922 of 2016 NRII (CO) kk 3/5