M. Arjunan, v. Inspector General Of
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 16.07.2021
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN Writ Petition No.39925 of 2015 M.Arjunan ... Petitioner Vs 1.Inspector General of Registration Registration Department Santhome High Road Mylapore, Chennai-600 004.
2.The Deputy Inspector General of Registration Office of the DIG of Registration Salem.
3.The District Registrar Office of District Registrar, Dharmapuri.
4.The Registrar Parur Registration Office Pochampalli Circle Registration District of Dharmapuri Dharmapuri.
... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to dispose of petitioner's appeal dated 08.06.2015 as per Rule 25(iv)(a) and (b) of the Tamil Nadu Stamp Rules, within a specified time frame by assigning reasons. For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Mr.G.Krishnaraja Government Advocate
ORDER
The prayer made in this writ petition is to issue a mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 08.06.2015 as per Rule 25(iv)(a) and (b) of the Tamil Nadu Stamp Rules, within a specified time frame.
2.The petitioner averred in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition that pursuant to the notification dated 05.03.2015 issued by the third respondent, the petitioner, who is an Ex-serviceman, made application for issuance of stamp vendor licence. Subsequently, he appeared for personal interview and submitted the required documents. However, his candidature was not considered. Stating that the process of selection was not in accordance with law, he made a complaint to the 3rd respondent, which was rejected on the ground that the qualified candidate was selected and hence, there was no violation in the selection process. Aggrieved over the same, the petitioner preferred an appeal before the 2nd respondent on 08.06.2015, which is kept pending till date. Hence, this writ petition. 3.
There is no representation for the petitioner either in person or through his learned counsel. Heard the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents and also perused the materials placed before this Court. 4.Considering the limited relief sought herein, this Court without going into the merits of the case, directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's appeal dated 08.06.2015, if not considered earlier and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.
s/d- Assistant Registrar(CS VIII) True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar kj To 1.Inspector General of Registration Registration Department Santhome High Road Mylapore, Chennai-600 004.
2.The Deputy Inspector General of Registration Office of the DIG of Registration Salem.
3.The District Registrar Office of District Registrar Dharmapuri.
4.The Registrar Parur Registration Office Pochampalli Circle Registration District of Dharmapuri Dharmapuri.
+1cc to M/r.SP.Srinivasan, Advocate, SR.No.34437 +1cc to Government Pleader, SR.No.34323 W.P.No.39925 of 2015 PMK(CO) CT (08/09/2021)