P.Kasi v. The State Information Commission

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Kasi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State Information Commission, Public Information Officer / The District Principal Education Officer, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Chief Educational Officer, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent herein to dispose the petitioner appeal under the Right to Information Act, 2005 dated 30.08.2022 as time framed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Rajarajan For Respondents : Mr.Raguvaran Gopalan, Standing Counsel for R1.

Mr.T.Amjadkhan, Government Advocate for R2.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner wants this Court to direct the first respondent to dispose of the petition mentioned second appeal in a time bound manner. This Court is not aware of the workload of the Commission. It may not be fair to permit the petitioner to jump the queue. It is for the first respondent to take a call in the matter. No direction can be issued as such.

3.The writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. 20.02.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:

The Chief Educational Officer, Pudukkottai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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