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Madras High CourtWP/12577/2021disposed of

Suo Motu v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu

2021-07-15Honourable The Chief Justice,Honourable Mr Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.07.2021 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.SANJIB BANERJEE, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY W.P.No.12577 of 2021 (Suo Motu Pil) Suo-Motu Writ Petition Vs

1. The Government of Tamil Nadu rep. by the Chief Secretary Fort St. George Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Government of Tamil Nadu rep. by its Principal Secretary Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department Fort St. George Chennai - 600 009.

3. The District Collector

4. The District Revenue Officer

5. The Tahsildar Chellampatti Village ...

Respondents PRAYER: Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the respondents to open the paddy procurement centres where the cultivation is on a larger scale, without the farmers making representation for procuring their products, as they fear that due to lack of proper storage facilities, the paddy bags will start sprouting if the rain continues and to submit a report before this Court. For Respondents : Mr.R.Shunmugasundaram Advocate-General assisted by Ms.Shabnam Banu Counsel for the State

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) A report has been filed by the Special Secretary to Government, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department. The report is dated July 14, 2021. The report indicates several measures taken across the State, including by the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Limited, at the direct purchase centres.

2. In view of the comprehensive measures that appear to have been taken by the State and the interest shown by the concerned Minister in accompanying officials to inspect several places, this writ petition appears to have served its purpose. The State government would do well to think of permanent structures in future to ensure that crops are not left in the open for them to be washed away or affected by unseasonal rains.

3. W.P.No.12577 of 2021 is disposed of. There will be no order as to costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CO) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar bbr To

1. The Chief Secretary Government of Tamil Nadu Fort St. George Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Principal Secretary Government of Tamil Nadu Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department Fort St. George Chennai - 600 009.

3. The District Collector

4. The District Revenue Officer

5. The Tahsildar Chellampatti Village W.P.No.12577 of 2021 AK-II (CO) K.RK. (20.07.2021)