Madras High CourtWP/46126/2025disposed of

P.J.Archunan v. The District Collector

2025-11-26Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 26-11-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN P.J.Archunan Petitioner(s) Vs The District Collector Tiruvarur, Tiruvarur District.

Respondent(s) Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to release the retainer fee claimed by the petitioner, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 31.12.2024 which was forwarded by 1st Additional District and Sessions Court (PCR), Thanjavur.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N. Palanisamy For Respondent (s): Mr.Yogesh Kannadasan Spl.GP

ORDER

2/4 This Writ Petition has been filed for directing the respondent to release the retainer fee claimed by the petitioner, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 31.12.2024, which was forwarded by the 1st Additional District and Sessions Court (PCR), Thanjavur.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

3. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, the respondent is directed to consider the case of the petitioner, conduct enquiry, after issuance of notice to the petitioner and counter parties if any and after giving an opportunity of hearing to them, pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

3/4 26-11-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes sli To The District Collector Tiruvarur, Tiruvarur District.

4/4 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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