Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6038/2022disposed of

Ambedkar Nagar Kudiyiruppor Nala Sangam, v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2022-06-08Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P(MD)No.6038 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.06.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD)No.6038 of 2022 Ambedkar Nagar Kudiyiruppor Nalasangam, Rep. by its President, K.Muruganantham.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Adi-Dravidar Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Director/Commissioner, Adi-Dravidar Welfare Department, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 009.

3.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

4.The District Social Welfare Officer, (Adi-Dravidar Welfare Department), O/o.The District Social Welfare Officer, Madurai District.

5.The Special Tahsildar, O/o. The Tahsildar, Adi-Dravidar Welfare Department, Madurai 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 to provide free house-site patta in Old Survey No.260/2A and New Survey No.112/2A in an extent of 9.13 ares situated at Thirthakadu Village, Vandiyur Bit-II Village, Madurai North, Madurai District to the members of the petitioner's association by considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.02.2022 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Thirumurugan For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Special Government Pleader.

ORDER

The members of the petitioner's association belong to scheduled caste community. According to the petitioner, the petition mentioned lands were acquired for the purpose of granting free house-site patta. The grievance of the petitioner is that the said lands are remaining un-utilized. It appears that a number of beneficiaries https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P(MD)No.6038 of 2022 were earlier identified but according to the petitioner, it is possible to accommodate many more. In this regard, a representation dated 21.02.2022 has been given by the petitioner to the third respondent. The third respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation and dispose it of on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

2.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (Records) // True Copy // /06/2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias Note :In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To:

1.The Secretary, Adi-Dravidar Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Director/Commissioner, Adi-Dravidar Welfare Department, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 009.

3.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

4.The District Social Welfare Officer, (Adi-Dravidar Welfare Department), O/o.The District Social Welfare Officer, Madurai District.

5.The Special Tahsildar, O/o. The Tahsildar, Adi-Dravidar Welfare Department, Madurai District. +1 CC to M/s.SPL.GP ( SR-25154[F] dated 10/06/2022 ) +1 CC to M/s.T.THIRUMURUGAN, Advocate ( SR-25047[F] dated 10/06/2022 ) W.P(MD)No.6038 of 2022 08.06.2022 RD(22.06.2022) 2P 8C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2