Madras High CourtWP/15900/2016disposed of

S.Prabakaran v. The Taluk Supply Officer

2016-04-27Honourable Mr Justice R.Subbiah2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.04.2016

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH Writ Petition No.15900 of 2016 S.Prabakaran ... Petitioner vs.

The Taluk Supply Officer, Taluk Supply Office, Civil Supply and Comsumer Protection Department, Virudhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore District.

... Respondent Writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a Writ of mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 10.2.2014 for new ration card and direct the respondent to issue new ration card to the petitioner within stipulated time.

For Petitioner :

Mr.R.Margabandhu For Respondent :

Mrs.M.E.Rani Selvam, Addl. Govt. Pleader.

ORDER

By consent, the main writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

2. The petitioner has come up with the present writ petition for a mandamus, directing the respondent to consider his application dated 10.2.2014 for new ration card and direct the respondent to issue new ration card to him within a stipulated time.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that he is residing in Pudhiyavennakkuzhi, H/o. Vijayamangaram Village, Virudhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore District. His marriage was solemnized with one Jayakodi on 2.11.2011 and they have been blessed with two children. Now, the petitioner has set up a separate house. On 10.2.2014, the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

petitioner submitted an application along with necessary documents, to the respondent for issuance of new ration card to him. But, despite his repeated request, the respondent has not issued new ration card. Hence, left with no other alternative, the petitioner has come up with the present writ petition for the relief set out earlier.

4. I have heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader, who has taken notice on behalf of the respondent.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the submissions made on either side, without going into the merits of the claim projected by the petitioner, this Court directs the respondent to consider the application of the petitioner dated 10.2.2014 for issuance of New Ration Card and pass appropriate orders / take appropriate action, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CS III ) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar sbi To The Taluk Supply Officer, Taluk Supply Office, Civil Supply and Comsumer Protection Department, Virudhachalam Taluk, Cuddaore District.

1 cc to Government Pleader, Sr. 26823 W.P.No.15900 of 2016 PA (CO) kk 1/6 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/