S.P.Ramasamy v. The Secretary To Government

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.03.2018 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN WP (MD) No.1270 of 2018 S.P.Ramasamy .. Petitioner Vs.

1. The Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Agriculture Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District,

3. The Assistant Director of Agriculture, Ulavar Maiyam, Ramanathapuram.

4. The Regional Manager, Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd., 1st floor, Andhra Insurance Buildings, No.223, Thambu Chetty Street, Parry's Corner, Chennai - 600 001.

5.Alegion Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd., rep.by its Managing Director, 7C, Perumal Koil Street, Nerkundram, Chennai - 600 107.

... Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to reimburse the Crop Insurance amount to the petitioner as per Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) scheme forthwith. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Rajamohan For R1 to R3 : Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar Additional Government Pleader For R4 : Mr.P.S.Kothandaraman For R5 : No Appearance

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents to pay crop insurance amount to the petitioner as per Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) scheme. 2.Earlier, when the matter came up for hearing, notice was ordered to the respondents. Today, on instructions, the learned counsel appearing for the fourth respondent submitted that already the fourth respondent has received recommendation from the District Collector and they will consider the proposal and take steps to disburse the amount expeditiously.

3.Considering the above facts and circumstances, the fourth respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.12.2017 and grant crop insurance to the petitioner within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Crl side) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Agriculture Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District,

3. The Assistant Director of Agriculture, Ulavar Maiyam,

4. The Regional Manager, Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd., 1st floor, Andhra Insurance Buildings, No.223, Thambu Chetty Street, Parry's Corner, Chennai - 600 001.

+ 1 cc TO Mr.R.Rajamohan , Advocate in SR No. 58271 + 1 cc TO The Special Government Pleader in SR No. 59351 mj AE/JC/SAR3/16.04.2018/3P/7C WP (MD) No.1270 of 2018 27.03.2018