Jenesis v. The Government Of India

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH and THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE Jenesis : Petitioner Vs.

1.The Government of India, Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, South Block, New Delhi - 1.

2.The District Collector, Madurai District.

: Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's application dated 28.07.2024 for grant of Indian Citizenship within a period that may be stipulated by this Court. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr.Arun Kumar For Respondent No.1 : Mr.K.Govindarajan Deputy Solicitor General of India For Respondent No.2 : Mr.S.Shaji Bino Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

*********** [Order of the Court was made by M.S.RAMESH, J.] By consent of both sides, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 2.This writ petition has been filed for a Mandamus to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's application dated 28.07.2024 for grant of Indian Citizenship.

3.There is an elaborate procedure contemplated under the Citizenship Act along with the corresponding Rules, for considering an application for grant of Indian Citizenship. The petitioner claims to have made such an application in the required format on 29.07.2024. If the said application is in proper format, it is for the authorities under the Act to consider the same and this Court, in exercise of its powers under 2/5

Article 226 of the Constitution of India, will not be justified in fixing a time limit for consideration of the application of the petitioner. Hence, we do not find any merits in this Writ Petition. 4.Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To 1.The Secretary to Government, Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, South Block, New Delhi - 1.

2.The District Collector, Madurai District.

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M.S.RAMESH, J.

and A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.

MR ORDER MADE IN 27.01.2025 5/5