Madras High CourtWP(MD)/901/2023disposed of

Thirupathi v. The District Collector

2023-02-01Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Thirupathi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer / Election Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Tahsildar / Assistant Election Officer, Manamadurai, Sivagangai District.

4.The Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department, Saruganiyar Basin Division, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

5.The Assistant Engineer, Public Works Department / Water Resources Department, Irrigation II, Thiruppuvanam, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents 1/4

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 2 & 3 to ensure and conduct fair election process as prescribed by the Rules and norms of the first respondent's notification dated 02.12.2022 and based on the petitioner's representations dated 19.12.2022, 29.12.2022 and 02.01.2023 within a period of stipulated time limit as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Prasanna Rajadurai For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. This Writ Petition was filed on 09.01.2023. The learned Special Government Pleader states that election was held on 29.12.2022 itself. This writ petition has become infructuous at the very inception. The petitioner has to seek remedy elsewhere.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 01.02.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi/skm 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer / Election Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Tahsildar / Assistant Election Officer, Manamadurai, Sivagangai District.

4.The Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department, Saruganiyar Basin Division, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

5.The Assistant Engineer, Public Works Department / Water Resources Department, Irrigation II, Thiruppuvanam, Sivagangai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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