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Madras High CourtWP/43851/2025disposed of with direction

Wheelchair Fencing Federation Of India v. The Union Of India

2025-11-12Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-11-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Wheelchair Fencing Federation of India Represented by its Treasurer, J. Joseph Suresh, No 35, Subam Nagar, Mangadu, Kancheepuram District 600 122.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Union Of India Represented by its Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Welfare, Department of Sports, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi 110 001.

2.The Director General Sports Development of India, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003.

3.The Paralympic Committee of India Represented By its Secretary General, Jaisalmer House, 26, Mansingh Road, New Delhi 110 011.

4.The Government of Tamilnadu Represented by Additional Chief Secretary Youth Welfare, Sports Development,

Special Programme Implementation Department, Secretariat, Fort St Gorge Chennai 600 009.

5.The Chief Executive Officer / Member Secretary SDAT & Ex-Officio Director, Youth Affair Sports Development Authority Of Tamilnadu, Chennai 600 003.

Respondent(s) PRAYER; This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd and 4th respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representation dated 02.11.2025 and 03.11.2025 to sanction and disburse necessary financial assistance towards travel, accommodation, equipment and related expenses of the five para athletes selected to represent India at the World Ability Sports Games, Nakhon Ratchsima, Thailand, scheduled from 17.11.2025 to 24.11.2025, who are required to depart from Chennai International Airport on 16.11.2025. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.R. Prabhakaran For Respondent:

Mr.M.Rajendiran, AGP for R4 Ms.N.K.Nithilavani, CGC for R1 Ms.N.S.Tanvi for R5

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 3rd and 4th respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representation dated 02.11.2025 and 03.11.2025 to sanction and disburse necessary financial assistance towards travel, accommodation, equipment and related expenses of the five para athletes selected to represent India at the World Ability Sports

Games, Nakhon Ratchsima, Thailand, scheduled from 17.11.2025 to 24.11.2025, who are required to depart from Chennai International Airport on 16.11.2025.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the this Court may direct the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representations within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the 5 th respondent submitted that already the 3 rd respondent has forwarded 27 names to the 5 th respondent for participation in Thailand. Accordingly, they have been granted financial assistance to them. If the 3 rd respondent will forward the names of the athletes by considering the petitioner's representation, the decision will be taken by the 5 th respondent in accordance with law.

4. Heard the learned counsel for both side and perused the materials available on record. Since no adverse order is passed against the 3 rd respondent, notice to the 3 rd respondent is dispensed with.

5. In view of the above submission made by the learned counsel for the 5 th respondent, this court directs the 1 st and 3 rd respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 02.11.2025 and 03.11.2025 on

merits and in accordance with law, on or before 17.11.2025, if possible.

6. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 12-11-2025 Rli Note: Issue order copy on 13.11.2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To The Union Of India Represented By Its Secretary, Ministry Of Youth And Sports Welfare, Department Of Sports, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi 110 001 2.The Director General Sports Development F India, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003 3.The Paralympic Committee Of India Represented By Its Secretary General, Jaisalmer House, 26, Mansingh Road, New Delhi 110 011 4.The Government Of Tamilnadu Represented By Additional Chief Secretary Youth Welfare, Sports Development, Special Programme Implementation Department, Secretariat, Fort St Gorge Chennai 600 009 5.The Chief Executive Officer / Member Secretary Sidata And Ex officio Director, Youth Affair Sprots Developement Authority Of Tamilnadu, Chennai 600 003

M.DHANDAPANI J.

rli 12-11-2025