Rajendran v. The Secretary To Government

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 04.03.2016 CORAM :

The Hon'ble MR.SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, CHIEF JUSTICE AND The Hon'ble MR.JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH W.P. No.8054 of 2016 Rajendran ... Petitioner -Vs1. The Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2. The Collector, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore District.

4. The Tahsildar, Tittakkudi Taluk,

5. The Block Development Officer, Nallur Panchayat Union, Vriddhachalam Taluk,

6. The Panchayat President, Nandimangalam-Vadakarai Village, Tittakkudi Taluk, ... Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issue of Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 25.01.2016 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner :

Mr.C.Deivasigamani For Respondents :

Mr.S.T.S.Murthi,Government Pleader, assisted by, Mr.V.R.Kamalanathan, Addl.G.P., for RR 1 to 6

O R D E R

(Order of the Court was made by The Hon'ble Chief Justice) The petitioner being a native of Nandimangalam village claims that there are some community disputes between Adi Dravidars and the Vanniar Community living in the village. The existing ration shop is stated to be in a dilapidated condition and the proposal is to shift it at a new location out of the M.L.A.'s funds. It is alleged that this ration shop is sought to be located within the area of Vanniar community and a representation has been made in this behalf on 25.01.2016. 2.As to where a ration shop is to be located is within the administrative domain of the Administration and this Court cannot fix the place of such a ration shop. However, the location should be such that access is provided to everyone and any caste or community conflict is avoided.

3.In the aforesaid context, the representation of the petitioner dated 25.01.2016 be considered in accordance with law by the second respondent, after notice to all concerned and be disposed of within a period of one (1) month from the date of receipt of this order.

4.Writ Petition, accordingly, stands disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CO) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar sra To

1. The Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2. The Collector, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Vriddhachalam,

4. The Tahsildar, Tittakkudi Taluk,

5. The Block Development Officer, Nallur Panchayat Union, Vriddhachalam Taluk,

6. The Panchayat President, Nandimangalam-Vadakarai Village, Tittakkudi Taluk, +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.14102 W.P.No.8054 of 2016 PPA(CO) CA(16/02/2016)