Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6511/2019disposed of

A.Subramanian, v. The District Collector,

2019-03-20Honourable Mr Justice K. Kalyanasundaram,Honourable Mrs Justice R. Tharani3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.03.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KALYANASUNDARAM AND THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE R.THARANI Writ Petition (MD)No.6511 of 2019 1.A.Subramanian 2.A.Chithiraipechi 3.M.Velkani .. Petitioners Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruchendur Taluk, Thiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.

..Respondents Prayer:Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to issue Kattunayakan (ST) Community Certificate to the petitioners' children based on their applications /representations dated 28.02.2019 within the time stipulated by this Honourable Court.

For Petitioners : Mr.P.M.Vishnuvarthanan For Respondents :Mr.VR.Shanmuganathan Special Govt. Pleader for RR-1 & 2

ORDER

[Order of the Court was made by K.KALYANASUNDARAM, J] Heard Mr.P.M.Vishnuvarthanan, learned Counsel for the petitioners and Mr.VR.Shanmuganathan, learned Special Government Pleader, appearing for the respondents. 2.By consent of the parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal.

3.The petitioner has come forward with this writ petition for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to issue Kattunayakan (ST) Community Certificate to his children based on applications /representations dated 28.02.2019 within a stipulated

time.

4.The learned counsel for the petitioners would state that proper applications were already submitted. Since those applications were not taken up for consideration, representations were given on 28.02.2019.

5.According to the learned Special Government Pleader, the writ petition is premature.

6.However, while considering the grievance expressed by the petitioners, this Court directs the petitioners to submit applications through online, if not already submitted and on such compliance, the second respondent shall consider the same and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks therefrom.

7.Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(cs-II) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruchendur Taluk, Thiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.

+1cc to Special Government Pleader, SR.No.55673 Writ Petition (MD)No.6511 of 2019 20.03.2019 SP/03.04.2019/ 2P/4C