A.Nirmala v. Under Secretary (Extradition
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 30.08.2016
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.29466 of 2014 A. Nirmala .. Petitioner Vs.
1.Under Secretary (Extradition & Oil) Ministry of External Affairs CPV Division (Extradition Section) Patiala Housed Annexe Tilak Marg New Delhi.
2.Home Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India North Block Central Secretariat New Delhi - 1.
3.Chief Secretary Ministry of Home Government of Pondicherry 'Pondicherry.
4 The Secretary, Ministry of Home, Government of Pondicherry, Pondicherry 5 The Consulate General of France 2 Marine Street Pondicherry.
.. Respondents The writ petition is filed to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the third respondent to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 15.9.2014 within the stipulated time. For Petitioner : M/s.Usharamman For Respondents No.1 & 2 : Mr.J. Madanagopal Rao SCGSC For Respondents No.3 to 5 : Mr.T. Govindarajan Govt. Pleader,Pondicherry.
ORDER
Heard the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, as well as the learned counsels, appearing on behalf of the respondents.
2.This writ petition has been filed, praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 15.9.2014, within the stipulated time.
3.Though various grounds have been raised in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the third respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 15.9.2014, on merits and in accordance with law, within the time frame, as may be fixed by this Court.
4. In view of the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition and in view of the submissions made by the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, this Court finds it appropriate to direct the third respondent to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 15.09.2014, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, as well as to the other persons concerned, if any. The petitioner shall furnish a copy of the representation, dated 15.09.2014, to the third respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter, by passing this order.
The writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Consequently, connected M.P. is closed. Sd/- Asst. Registrar.
/true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar.
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To 1.Under Secretary (Extradition & Oil) Ministry of External Affairs CPV Division (Extradition Section) Patiala Housed Annexe Tilak Marg,New Delhi.
2.Home Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India North Block Central Secretariat New Delhi - 1.
3.Chief Secretary Ministry of Home Government of Pondicherry 'Pondicherry.
4.The Consulate General of France 2 Marine Street Pondicherry.
+1 CC to M/s. Usha Ramman, Sr.No.49105 +1 CC to Govt., Pleader, Sr.No.49240 W.P.No.29466 of 2014 NR (CO) MD : 21/09/2016