P.Pappathy v. The District Revenue Officer/ Competent Authority,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 10.12.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN and W.M.P.Nos.40588 and 40589 of 2024
1. P.Pappathy
2. K.Babykamalam
3. M.Santhi
4. S.Ramya
5. S.Vasantha
6. R.Nithya
7. D.Suganthi
8. P.Selvi
9. P.Perumayee Ammal
10. P.Rajammal
11. K.Masilamani
12. P.Selvam
13. R.Periyannan Trustee : Perumal Swamigal Alakottaikadu, Kuttaladampatty, Thottiyavalasu Post, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District - 636 301.
14. R.Periyannan S/o.Ramasamy Gounder
15. K.Athiyannan
16. A.K.Periyasamy
17. A.Thangavel
18. K.Nachimuthu
19. C.Kanakaraj 1/5
20. M.K.Muthusamy
21. P.Raja
22. M.Periyannan S/o. Muthu
23. K.Rathinam
24. C.Mani ... Petitioners Vs.
1. The District Revenue Officer / Competent Authority, Salem, Salem District.
2. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Salem, Salem District.
... Respondents Prayer:
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to forthwith conduct a proper enquiry on the representation of the petitioners dated 15.11.2024 and consequently direct the first respondent to pay the amounts of the petitioners to the petitioners. For Petitioners : Mr.K.Selvaraj For Respondents : Mr.S.Sugendran Additional Public Prosecutor
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to forthwith conduct a proper enquiry on the representation of the petitioners dated 15.11.2024, wherein 2/5
and whereby they sought to distribute their deposits and chit amounts invested by them in the financial establishments namely (1) Sri Pavayamman Finance (2) Sri Ganga Finance (3) Sri Sangamam Finiance etc., at Mallur.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that it would suffice, if a direction is issued to the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 15.11.2024.
3. Having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, taking into consideration the limited prayer sought for by the petitioners, without expressing any opinion with regard to the merits of the case, the first respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 15.11.2024, and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, after affording due opportunity of hearing to all necessary parties.
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4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. However, there shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.
10.12.2024 Index: Yes/No Speaking Order : Yes/No ms To
1. The District Revenue Officer / Competent Authority, Salem, Salem District.
2. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Salem, Salem District.
3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
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