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A.Panjanathan v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu

2024-11-11Honourable Mr Justice C.V. Karthikeyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 11.11.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN W.P.No.34758 of 2019 A.Panjanathan .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by the Secretary, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission, Rep. by the Commissioner, No.208/2, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Opp. to Koyambedu, Arumbakkam, Chennai- 600 106.

3.The Director, Chennai - 600 015.

4.The Assistant Director, Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai.

5.The District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai.

6.The Block Development Officer, Chetpet Panchayat Union, Polur Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the proceedings of the 5th Respondent herein, vide reply/Letter R.C.No.6242/2016/P.E.3-6 dated 27.10.2016 and quash the same and consequently, to direct the 5th Respondent to allot the seat of President of Gudalur village Panchayat in Chetpet Panchayat Union, Polur Taluk in Tiruvannamalai district to "Scheduled Caste-General" for the forthcoming local body election in accordance with law within a reasonable period to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner .. Mr.K.Thirunavukkarasu For Respondents .. Mr.S.J.Mohamed Sathik Government Advocate for R1, R3 to R6 Mr.S.Sivashanmugam for R2

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed in the nature of certiorarified mandamus seeking records of the 5th respondent, District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District, dated 27.10.2016 and to quash the same and to direct the 5th respondent to allot the

seat of President of Gudalur Village Panchayat in Chetpet Panchayat Union, Polur Taluk in Tiruvannamalai District to "Scheduled Caste-General" for the local body elections which were to be held in the year 2016. 2.Let me not enter into any discussion on the merits or the credentials of the petitioner. The elections have been completed. If in the future elections, if the petitioner seeks similar relief he is always at liberty to file a fresh writ petition. Since the direction in that regard is given, this writ petition stands disposed of. No Costs.

11.11.2024 Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order ssr To 1.The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Commissioner, Tamil Nadu State Election Commission, No.208/2, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Opp. to Koyambedu, Arumbakkam, Chennai- 600 106.

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN,J.

ssr 3.The Director, Chennai - 600 015.

4.The Assistant Director, Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai.

5.The District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai.

6.The Block Development Officer, Chetpet Panchayat Union, Polur Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

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