Madras High CourtWP/25980/2025disposed of

A.Seviyor Rozar v. The Principal Secretary

2025-07-18Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh5 pages

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 18-07-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH and WMP No. 29231 of 2025

1. A.Seviyor Rozar 2.K.Sivakumar 3.A.Pugazhendi Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Principal Secretary to Government Of Tamil Nadu, Commercial Taxes And Registration Department, Secretariat, Chennai 09 2.The Deputy Registrar of Chits District Registrar Office, Thindivanam 3.M/s. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Chit Funds Private Limited, Rep. By Its Foreman Mr. K.Muruganandam, No.120, M.G. Road, Kottakuppam, Vanur Taluk, Villupuram District 695 104 Respondent(s)

2/5 PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to dispose off the Appeal No. 8715387 of 2024 against the award passed in A.R.C. No. 71/ 2021 dated 07.03.2023 by the 2nd respondent and pass appropriate orders on merits after affording opportunity to both parties within time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.Venkateswaran For Respondent(s):

Mr.U.Baranidharan Special Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to dispose of the appeal pending in Appeal No.8715387 of 2024 which was filed against the Award passed by the 2nd respondent in A.R.C. No.71/2021 dated 07.03.2023, within the time frame fixed by this Court. 2.Heard Mr.K.Venkateswaran, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.U.Baranidharan, learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents.

3/5 3.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the materials placed before this Court and also the considering the fact that the appeal has been pending from the year 2024 onwards, there shall be a direction to the 1st respondent to deal with the appeal on its own merits and in accordance with law after affording an opportunity to all the parties concerned and pass final orders, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

4.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 18-07-2025 (2/2) Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr

4/5 To 1.The Principal Secretary to Government Of Tamil Nadu, Commercial Taxes and Registration Department, Secretariat, Chennai 09 2.The Deputy Registrar of Chits District Registrar Office, Thindivanam

5/5 N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

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