Ramaselvan .P v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI P.Ramaselvan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Sub Collector, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.

4.Sudalai Veerapandian ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to take departmental action against the 4th respondent based on the petitioner's representation dated 09.02.2024.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Perumal For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.C.Baskaran, Government Advocate For R-4 : Mr.Mohammed Imran

ORDER

By consent of both parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

2. The contents of the petitioner in the complaint is to take disciplinary action as against the 4th respondent herein for certain irregularities in issuance of Patta.

3. I do not want to make any comment on the petitioner. I would only state that it is for the competent authority to take action against the subordinate employees. It is not for this Court to issue any positive Mandamus. A third party cannot insist or demand that disciplinary action must be taken against a particular employee or set of employees.

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4. Hence, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. 28.03.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes Sml To 1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Sub Collector, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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