Sri Renga Nachiyar V v. The District Collector / The Inspector Of Panchayats

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.03.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD)No.2821 of 2023 V.Sri Renga Nachiyar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector/The Inspector of Panchayats, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.Velammal ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to take appropriate action against the 2nd respondent under Section 205 of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994 on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 25.07.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Shankar Ganesh For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai, Special Government Pleader for R1 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner has made some serious allegations against the panchayat president. He has given a complaint before the first respondent. The petitioner wants action to be taken under Section 205 of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act. It is true that the first respondent has suo motu jurisdiction. But then, it is a call that has to be taken by the first respondent. This court will not be justified in issuing any direction. Leaving the matter to the discretion of the first respondent, this writ petition is disposed of. 01.03.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No Skm To:- 1.The District Collector/The Inspector of Panchayats, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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