P.Gopinath v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.04.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.D. AUDIKESAVALU and W.M.P. No. 10776 of 2023 P. Gopinath ... Petitioner -vs1. The District Collector, Ranipet District, Ranipet.

2. The Personal Assistant to District Collector (Development), Ranipet District, Ranipet.

3. The Block Development Officer (VP), Arcot Panchayat Union, Ranipet District.

... Respondents Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950, praying to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records relating to the orders passed by the Third Respondent Na.Ka.A1/1283 /2021 dated 14.02.2023 and modified orders in Na.Ka.A1/1283 /2021 dated 13.03.2023 quash the same insofar as it relates to the Petitioner. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr. S.Kamadevan For Respondents : Mrs. R.Anitha, Special Government Pleader (for R1 and R2) Mr. S.J.Mohammed Sathik, Government Advocate (for R3)

O R D E R

Heard Mr. S.Kamadevan, Learned Counsel for the Petitioner, Mrs. R.Anitha, Learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the First and Second Respondents and Mr. S.J.Mohammed Sathik, Learned Government Advocate appearing for the Third Respondent and perused the materials placed on record, apart from the pleadings of the parties. 2.

The Writ Petition has been filed challenging the Order in Na.Ka.A1/1283/2021 dated 14.02.2023 and the modified order in Na.Ka.A1/1283 /2021 dated 13.03.2023 passed by the Third Respondent. 3.

The Third Respondent has filed a memo dated 26.04.2023 stating as follows:- 2/5

" It is submitted that due to administrative reasons, Third Respondent through his proceedings in Na.Ka.No.A1/1283/2021 dated 12.04.2023, transferred and posted one Thiru K.Narayanan, Panchayat Secretary to the Puttuthakku Village and Panchayat President of the Puttuthakku Village through letter dated 12.04.2023 had confirmed the posting order to Thiru. K.Narayanan. It is submitted that Thiru K. Naryanan through his letter dated 12.04.2023 joined and reported to his duty in Puttuthakku Village. Hence the representation made by the Petitioner is considered by me and Petitioner got relived from additional in charge from Puttuthakku Village."

In such circumstances, nothing remains for further consideration in the Writ Petition, but if the Petitioner still has any further grievance, he is not precluded from working out his rights before the proper forum in the manner recognized by law.

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In fine, the Writ Petition is disposed with the aforesaid clarifications. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs. 28.04.2023 1/2 skr Index: Yes/No Note: Issue order copy by 15.05.2023 To

1. The District Collector, Ranipet District, Ranipet.

2. The Personal Assistant to District Collector (Development), Ranipet District, Ranipet.

3. The Block Development Officer (VP), Arcot Panchayat Union, Ranipet District.

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P.D. AUDIKESAVALU, J.

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