Shanthi Priyanka M v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M.Shanthi Priyanka ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The District Social Welfare Officer, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

3.The Officer Incharge, Women Helpline - 181, Virudhunagar Government Hospital Campus, Virudhunagar.

... 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 and 2nd respondent to restrain the 3rd respondent from harassing or interfering with the petitioner's day to day activities by considering her representation dated 22.02.2023.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.E.Ilango For Respondents : Mrs.S.Jeyapriya Government Advocate.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner has alleged that she was wrongfully confined and harassed by the third respondent. That led to the filing of this writ petition. 3.When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate on instructions clarified that the petitioner's elder sister/Jayabharathi lodged a complaint that her daughter was given in a marriage to a 40 year old son against her wish. Since a telephonic complaint was received, it was enquired by the second respondent as well as the third respondent. The enquiry reveals that the said allegation is incorrect. The respondents however deny the various allegations made by the petitioner in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition. It is clarified that the respondents have no intention to interfere in the petitioner's day-to-day activities.

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4.Recording the said submission, the writ petition is allowed. No costs. 02.03.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The District Social Welfare Officer, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

3.The Officer Incharge, Women Helpline - 181, Virudhunagar Government Hospital Campus, Virudhunagar.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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