Madras High CourtWP(MD)/324/2020disposed of

Aynul Marijaa Beevi v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2020-01-08Honourable Mr Justice A.D.Jagadish Chandira2 pages

W.P (MD).No. 324 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.01.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA W.P (MD).No. 324 of 2020 Aynul Marijaa Beevi .. Petitioner Vs.

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer Ramanthapuram Division Ramanathapuram

2. The Inspector of Police Kenikarai Police Station Kenikarai, Ramanathapuram ... Respondents Prayer : This petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.12.2019 within a time frame as fixed by this Honourable Court. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Santhanakrishnan For Respondents : Mrs. S.Bharathi No.1 & 2 Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

This Petition has been filed to direct the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.12.2019 within a time frame as fixed by this Honourable Court.

2. It is the grievance of the petitioner that he has submitted representation to the first respondent on 13.12.2019, which has not been considered by the respondents till date and therefore, he has filed the present writ petition.

3. This Court has not expressed any of its view with regard to the merits of the representation made by the petitioner. It is needless to point out that whenever a representation of this nature is made, the respondents are duty bound to consider the same in one way or the other. Non-consideration of the same would amount to dereliction of ordinary duties of their office and as such, this Court would be justified in invoking its powers conferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to direct them to consider the petitioner's representation within a stipulated time. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

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4. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition and without going into the merits of the case, there shall be a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.12.2019 on its own merits and take further action in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Such an exercise shall be done after giving due opportunity to the petitioner and to the rival parties if any.

5. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AD-II) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS ) aav To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer Ramanthapuram Division Ramanathapuram

2. The Inspector of Police Kenikarai Police Station Kenikarai, Ramanathapuram +1 CC to MR.I MOHAMED RAZVI, Advocate ( SR-748[F] dated 08/01/2020 ) +1 CC to MR.P.SANTHANAKRISHNAN, Advocate ( SR-1165[F] dated 09/01/2020 ) W.P (MD).No.324 of 2020 08.01.2020 MK (23.01.2020) 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2