S.Devi v. The Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 10.07.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P No.20279 of 2023 S.Devi

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Corporation, Greater Chennai Corporation Building, Ribbon Buildings, Chennai - 600 003.

2.The Zonal Officer, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.51, Basin Bridge Road, Mint Zone-5, Chennai - 600 021.

3.The Revenue Department Officer, No.3, Raja Muthiah Road, Subramanya Salai, Kannappar Thidal, Periyamet, Chennai - 600 003.

4.The Physical Handicapped Welfare Officer, Physically Handicapped Welfare Office, Forest Department Buildings, DMS Campus, Chennai - 600 006.

...Respondents

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 13.02.2023. For Petitioner : M/s.E.Gayathri for Mr.B.Balaji For Respondents 1 & 2 : Mrs.P.T.Ramadevi Standing Counsel For Respondents 3 & 4 : Mrs.S.Anitha Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

Mrs.P.T.Ramadevi, learned Standing Counsel(GCC) takes notice for the respondents 1 & 2. Mrs.S.Anitha, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents 3 & 4.

2. The writ petitioner seeks a direction to the first respondent to consider the representation dated 13.02.2023 and pass necessary orders.

3. According to the petitioner, she is specially abled person with 60% disability. The petitioner is running a tailoring shop near outer side of the compound Arcot Lutheran Thirusabai Magalir Christ Hostel, E.V.K.Sampath Salai, Vepery, Chennai. It is stated by the petitioner that her husband had neglected and failed to maintain the family and she is having two school going 2/4

children. Therefore, the petitioner submitted the representation dated 13.02.2023 to the first respondent seeking allotment of bunk shop, to earn her livelihood. The main grievance of the petitioner is that her representation has not been considered by the first respondent till date.

4. In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioner, without expressing any opinion into the merits of the matter, this Court is inclined to issue a direction to the first respondent to consider the representation dated 13.02.2023 and pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

10.07.2023 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order : Yes/No nti S.SOUNTHAR , J.

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nti To 1.The Commissioner, Corporation, Greater Chennai Corporation Building, Ribbon Buildings, Chennai - 600 003.

2.The Zonal Officer, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.51, Basin Bridge Road, Mint Zone-5, Chennai - 600 021.

3.The Revenue Department Officer, No.3, Raja Muthiah Road, Subramanya Salai, Kannappar Thidal, Periyamet, Chennai - 600 003.

4.The Physical Handicapped Welfare Officer, Physically Handicapped Welfare Office, Forest Department Buildings, DMS Campus, Chennai - 600 006.

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