Murugalakshmi.K v. The Secretary

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN K.Murugalakshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Secretary, Tamilnadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Secretariat, Fort.St.George, Chennai.

2.The District Collector, Thoothukudi.

... 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 to consider and dispose the petitioner's representation dated 09.09.2022 filed under Rule 8 of the Tamilnadu Panchayat (Surcharge, disallowance and charge) Rules, 2000 within a stipulated time as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.J.N.Mohamed Salman Yusuf For Respondents : Mr.M.Siddharthan, Addl. Government Pleader.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The first respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned representation on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. The first respondent shall put the interested persons, if any, on notice before passing final order. It is open to the first respondent to pass order one way or the other. 3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 03.03.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:

1.The Secretary, Tamilnadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Secretariat, Fort.St.George, Chennai.

2.The District Collector, Thoothukudi.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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