K.Suresh v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 22.12.2023
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.D. AUDIKESAVALU K.Suresh ... Petitioner -vs1. The District Collector, Coimbatore District, Coimbatore.
2. The Additional Director of Panchayat, Collector Office, Coimbatore.
3. The Assistant Engineer, Sulur Block, Coimbatore.
4. The President, Araasur Village Panchayat, Sulur Block, Coimbatore.
... Respondents Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the First to Third Respondents to disburse a sum of Rs.2,10,00,000/- (Rupees Two Crores Ten Lakhs Only) with interest in relation to the supply of appliances and equipment relating to laying of tapped drinking water pipes in Arasur Village Panchayat, Coimbatore District, consequently directing the First Respondent to take appropriate action against the Third Respondent by considering the representation dated 16.10.2023 within a stipulated period fixed by this Hon'ble Court.
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For Petitioner :
Mr. V.Regunathan For Respondents :
Mr. U.Baranidharan, Additional Government Pleader
O R D E R
Heard Mr. V.Regunathan, Learned Counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. U.Baranidharan, Learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the Respondents and perused the materials placed on record, apart from the pleadings of the parties.
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The grievance sought to be ventilated by the Petitioner is that he had made a representation dated 16.10.2023 for payment of Rs. 2,10,00,000/- for the supplied appliances and equipments relating to laying of tapped drinking water pipes in Arasur Village Panchayat, Coimbatore District, but as it did not evoke any response, it has necessitated the filing of this Writ Petition. 3.
Having regard to the limited nature of relief sought, this Court without expressing any view on the merits of the controversy involved, passes the following order:- 2/5
(i) the First Respondent shall immediately examine the representation dated 16.10.2023 made by the Petitioner including ascertaining as to whether the Petitioner would be entitled for the relief claimed; (ii) if it is found that any other details or supporting documents is necessary, the deficiencies in that regard shall be informed in writing to the Petitioner requiring the same to be furnished within a time frame of not less than 10 working days for the same;
(iii) in the event of not being satisfied with the requirements even thereafter, an enquiry shall be conducted affording full opportunity of personal hearing to the Petitioner and all other persons concerned to explain their position in that regard;
(iv) a reasoned order shall be passed dealing with each of the contentions raised on merits and in accordance with law and the decision taken communicated under written acknowledgment; and (v) the report of such compliance shall be filed by 31.03.2024 before the Registrar (Judicial) of the Court.
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In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed on the aforesaid terms. No costs.
22.12.2023 Index: Yes/No NCC: Yes/No Note: Issue order copy by 20.02.2024.
Maya To
1. The District Collector, Coimbatore District, Coimbatore.
2. The Additional Director of Panchayat, Collector Office, Coimbatore.
3. The Assistant Engineer, Sulur Block, Coimbatore.
4. The President, Araasur Village Panchayat, Sulur Block, Coimbatore.
Copy to
1. The Registrar (Judicial), Madras High Court, Chennai - 600 104.
2. K.Suresh, S/o. K.C.Krishnamoorthy, 18/19, 20 Thirumal Nagar, Narayana Valasu, Erode - 638 011.
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P.D. AUDIKESAVALU, J.
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