Rajendran v. The Block Development Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 23.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Rajendran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Block Development Officer, Singampunari Panchayat Union, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District.

2.The Village President, A.Kaalappur Village, Singampunari Panchayat Union, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to take necessary action on petitioner's representation dated 27.11.2024. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Joshua For Respondents : Mr.Ramesh Arumugam Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed, seeking to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to take necessary action on petitioner's representation dated 27.11.2024, 1/4

in the matter of drawing water lines through public pathway and refraining from drawing water lines through the petitioner's patta land. 2.Heard the learned counsels on either side and carefully perused the entire materials available on record.

3.It is needless to point out that whenever a representation of this nature is made to a Statutory Authority, there is a duty cast upon the respondent to consider the same on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in one way or other instead of keeping the same pending indefinitely. As such, non-consideration of the representation made by the Statutory Authority would amount to dereliction of duty and hence, this Court will be justified in invoking the extraordinary powers under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

4.Without going into the merits, this Court hereby direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.11.2024 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. 2/4

5.Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

23.01.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index :

Yes / No Internet :

Yes Mrn To 1.The Block Development Officer, Singampunari Panchayat Union, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District.

2.The Village President, A.Kaalappur Village, Singampunari Panchayat Union, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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