Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7546/2018disposed of

G. Thangammal, v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2018-04-23Honourable Mr Justice M.S. Ramesh2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.04.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.7546 of 2018 G.Thangammal ... Petitioner vs.

The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Office, Dindigul District.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to dispose the petitioner's representation dated 03.03.2018 on the file of the respondent herein. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Mariyappan For Respondents : Mr.Gunaseelan Muthiah Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

It is the grievance of the petitioner that her representation dated 03.03.2018 seeking to dispose her representation, has not been considered by the respondents till date and therefore, she has filed the present writ petition.

2. This Court has not expressed any of its view with regard to the merits of the representation made by the petitioner. It is needless to point out that whenever a representation of this nature is made, the respondents are duty bound to dispose the same in one way or the other. Non-consideration of the same would amount to dereliction of ordinary duties of their office and as such, this Court would be justified in invoking its powers conferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to direct them to consider the petitioner's representation within a stipulated time.

3. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the respondent herein to dispose the petitioner's representation dated 03.03.2018 on its own merits and take further action in accordance with law, within https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Such an exercise shall be done after giving due opportunity to the petitioner as well as to the persons who may be interested in the subject property.

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

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

The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Office, Dindigul District.

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