Muthulakshmi v. The Central Adoption Resources Authority

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Muthulakshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Central Adoption Resources Authority, West Block-VIII, Wing-II, 2nd Floor, R.K.Puram, New Delhi-100 066.

2.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Child Welfare Officer, Child Welfare Centre, Thoothukudi District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Kayathar Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents herein to consider the petitioner representation 06.10.2023 for adopting the female child namely Esakki Ammal who was handed over by the petitioner to the 3rd respondent within a stipulated time period in accordance with law. 1/3

For Petitioners : Mr.C.Senthil Murugan For Respondent : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader for R2 to R4

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, Mrs.K.Subhashini, Legal cum Probation Officer, Child Welfare Committee, Thoothukudi informs the Court that the child in question was put up for adoption and that the child has already been given in adoption. Nothing survives for further adjudication.

3. The Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. 05.03.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Child Welfare Officer, Child Welfare Centre, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kayathar Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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