S.Lakshmanan, v. The District Colector,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15.02.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN W.P.No.17360 of 2017 S.Lakshmanan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector Villupuram District, Villupuram.

2.The Commissioner, Kallakurichi Town Panchayat, Kallakurichi, Villupuram District.

3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Kallakurichi Taluk, Villupuram District.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st respondent namely The District Collector, Villupuram District, Villupuram to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 24.06.2017 on merits.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.G.Rajan For Respondents : Mr.N.Inbanathan, AGP for R1 & R3 : No Appearance for R2

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. Since the relief sought for in the present writ petition is only for mandamus directing the 1st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 24.06.2017, I am inclined to allow this writ petition without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case.

3. Accordingly, this Court directs the 1st respondent to pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of this order.

4. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CS III ) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar drl To 1.The District Collector Villupuram District, Villupuram.

2.The Commissioner, Kallakurichi Town Panchayat, Kallakurichi, Villupuram District.

3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Kallakurichi Taluk, Villupuram District.

+1 cc to Government Pleader sr8810 W.P.No.17360 of 2017 sv(co) aa03/03/2021

15.02.2021