Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6301/2018disposed of

T.Jeyachandran, v. The Secretary,

2018-03-23Honourable The Chief Justice,Honourable Mr Justice P. Rajamanickam2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.03.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.INDIRA BANERJEE, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM W.P(MD)No.6301 of 2018 T.Jeyachandran : Petitioner Vs.

The Secretary, The Bar Council of Tamilnadu and Puducherry, Madras High Court Campus, Chennai - 600 104.

: Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the representation dated 28.02.2018 to conduct "Enrollment Committee Enquiry" within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Masilamani For Respondent : Mr.Niranjan S.Kumar

O R D E R

[Order of the Court was made by The Hon'ble Chief Justice] This writ petition is directed against the failure of the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to take a decision on the application of the petitioner for enrollment.

2. The learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the Bar Council submits that the certificates and documents have been verified and decision has been delayed by reason of ensuing election.

3. It is unfortunate that an application for enrollment should be kept pending for over an year. It appears that the application was filed on 14th March, 2017. In future, the respondent/Bar Council should take decision on applications for enrollment, preferably within three months and in any case, not later than six months from the date of receipt thereof. Decision on the application of the petitioner in this case for enrollment shall positively be taken by the Bar Council at its next meeting.

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4. The writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-II) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Secretary, The Bar Council of Tamilnadu and Puducherry, Madras High Court Campus, Chennai - 600 104.

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