S.Daniel, v. The Principal Secretary To Government,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 05.12.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P No.36006 of 2024 S.Daniel
...Petitioner
Vs.
1. The Principal Secretary to Government Commercial Tax and Registration Department, Secretariat, Fort.St.George, Chennai-600 009.
2. The District Registrar Chennai Central 182, Bharathi Salai, Royapettah Chennai-600 014.
3. M/s.Maranatha Full Gospel Association Rep. By its President Rev.Charles Finny Joseph No.91, Dr.Alagappa Road, Puraswalkam, Chennai-600 084.
..Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st Respondent to pass orders on the representation dated 29.08.2024 by initiating proceedings as per Section 34A and 34B of Tamil Nadu Society Registration Act, 1975 by appointing a Special Officer and take over the 3rd respondent society for a specified period 1/4
and thereafter admit the members as per the Bye Law and Conduct the election by formation of new committees For Petitioner : Mr.G.Justin For respondents 1 & 2 : Mr.C.Sathish Government Advocate
O R D E R
The petitioner herein seeks a direction to 1st respondent to pass orders on the representation submitted by him dated 29.08.2024 making certain allegations against the affairs of the 3rd respondent society.
2. It is the case of the petitioner that 3rd respondent society was registered under the provisions of Tamil Nadu Registration of Society Act and Rules. The petitioner submitted a representation on 29.08.2024 making certain allegations against the administration of the 3rd respondent society. It is the specific grievance of the petitioner that the affairs of the society is not carried on in accordance with by-laws and provisions of Societies Act. However, it not clear whether the petitioner is a member of the society to maintain a complaint against the competent authority to enquire into the affairs of the society. The representation submitted by the petitioner has not been considered by the respondents. Therefore, the petitioner has come before this Court. 2/4
3. Mr.C.Sathish, learned Government Advocate, takes notice for the respondents 1 and 2 .
4. In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioner, this Court without going into the merits of the claim made by the petitioner, directs the 1st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 29.08.2024 and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.
5. With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.
05.12.2024 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order : Yes/No nr 3/4
S.SOUNTHAR , J.
nr To
1. The Principal Secretary to Government Commercial Tax and Registration Department, Secretariat, Fort.St.George, Chennai-600 009.
2. The District Registrar Chennai Central 182, Bharathi Salai, Royapettah Chennai-600 014.
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