G.Padmanapan, v. The District Supply Officer,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16.02.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.RAJENDRAN W.P.NO.3797 OF 2017 G.Padmanapan [ PETITIONER ] Vs 1.The District Supply Officer, District Collectorate, Ariyalur-621 704, Ariyalur District.

2.The Taluk Supply Officer, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur 621 704.

[ RESPONDENTS] Prayer:Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the 1st Respondent, i.e.The District Supply Officer, District Collectorate, Ariyalur, Ariyalur District to issue a new family card to the petitioner based on the request dated 02.03.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Senniyangiri For Respondents : Mr.P.V.Selvakumar Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition is filed to direct the 1st Respondent to issue a new family card to the petitioner based on the request dated 02.03.2016.

2.By consent of both sides, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal.

3.According to the petitioner, he applied for new ration card on 02.03.2016 but till date, the respondents has not issued new family card to the petitioner. Hence, the present writ petition is filed.

4.Heard both sides.

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5.In view of the limited prayer sought for in this petition, this court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter directs the first respondent to consider the request of the petitioner dated 02.03.2016 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CO) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar To 1.The District Supply Officer, District Collectorate, Ariyalur-621 704, Ariyalur District.

2.The Taluk Supply Officer, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur 621 704.

+1cc to E.P.Senniyangir, Advocate SR. 10061 W.P.No.3797 of 2017 AD(CO) VR(28/02/2017) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/