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Madras High CourtWP/21894/2018disposed of

A.Kumaresan, v. Union Of India,

2018-08-28Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.08.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P.No. 21894 of 2018 and W.M.P.Nos.25691 and 25692 of 2018

1. A.Kumaresan

2. M.Ramesh

3. R.Thirunavukkarasu

4. K.Rajendran

5. Annamalai .. Petitioners Vs

1. Union of India, Rep by The Secretary Ministry of Power, Government of India, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi 110 001.

2. The District Collector, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri

3. The Assistant General Manager, Power Grid Corporation of India, Tirupattur HVDC TLC, No.185, TNHB Phase-II, Dharmapuri Main Road, Tirupattur 635 601 .. Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 08.08.2018 on merits after giving the opportunity to the petitioners herein within a stipulated time frame and consequently direct the respondents herein to maintain the status quo till the disposal of the petitioners' representation dated 08.08.2018 in S.F.Nos.308/2, 308/5, 645/2, 647/2, 647/2A, 647/2B and 647/3A of Damodarahalli Village, S.F.Nos.373 and 649/3 of Periyakoothampatti Village, all of the Villages situated in Pochampalli Taluk, Krishnagiri District. For Petitioners : Mr.K.Myilsamy for M/s.Va.Vu.Si.Vazhakagam For Respondent-1: Mr.R.Vasudevan, CGSC For Respondent-2: Mr.E.Balamurugan For Respondent-3: Mr.V.Kalyanaraman for M/s.Aiyar and Dolia

ORDER

By consent of both parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 2.The petitioners have come up with this writ petition seeking a direction to the second respondent to consider their representation dated 08.08.2018 against installation of H.T. Towers within a stipulated time frame and to direct the respondents herein to maintain the status quo till the disposal of their above said representation.

3.According to the learned counsel for the petitioners, the petitioners have submitted representation dated 08.08.2018, but, the same is yet to be disposed of by the second respondent. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court.

4.Mr.R.Vasudevan, learned Central Government Standing Counsel, Mr.E.Balamurugan, learned Special Government Pleader and Mr.V.Kalyanaraman, learned Standing Counsel representing for M/s.Aiyar and Dolia taking notice for the respondents respectively, submitted that the respondents be directed to consider the petitioners' representation and pass orders in accordance with law.

5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, this Court directs the respondents to consider the petitioners' representation dated 08.08.2018 and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, after affording due opportunity of hearing to the petitioners as well as any of the interested parties, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6.Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. Consequently connected W.M.Ps are closed. No costs. Sd/-- Assistant Registrar(CS VII) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar

To The District Collector, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri.

+1cc to M/s.Va.Vu.Si.Vazhakagam, Advocate SR.NO.58694 +1cc to M/s.R.Vasudevan, Advocate SR.NO.58876 +1cc to M/s.Aiyar & Dolia, Advocate SR.NO.59242 +1cc to Government Pleader SR.NO.59331 MP(CO) sm:17.9.2018 W.P.No. 21894 of 2018 and W.M.P.Nos.25691 and 25692 of 2018 4/4