R.Mayilsamy v. The Tamilnadu Information Commission,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY R.Mayilsamy ...

Petitioner Vs.

1. The Tamilnadu Information Commission, Rep by It Registrar No. 19, Government Farm Village Pernpet Nandanam Chennai 600 035.

2. The First Appellant Authority Cum The Assistant Commissioner Dindigul City Municipal Corporation Office Dindigul.

3. The Public Information Officer Cum The Executive Engineer Dindigul City Municipal Corporation Office Dindigul.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's complaint dated 29.11.2023 filed under Section 18(1) of Right To Information Act 2005 within time stipulated by this Court. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Mayilsamy (Party-in-person) For Respondents : Mr.Ananth C.Rajesh Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.J.Lawrance Standing Counsel for R2 and R3

O R D E R

This petition has been filed seeking to direct the 1st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's complaint dated 29.11.2023 filed under Section 18(1) of Right To Information Act 2005 within time stipulated by this Court.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had sought information under the Right to Information Act from the third respondent. However, as the information was not furnished, the petitioner filed a complaint before the first respondent, which has been pending for the past two years. Therefore, the petitioner now seeks disposal of the said complaint. 2/5

3. Heard the learned Standing counsel appearing for the 1st respondent and the learned standing counsel appearing for the respondents 2 and 3.

4. This Court directs the 1st respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's complaint dated 29.11.2023, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 18.03.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No msrm 3/5

To

1. The Tamilnadu Information Commission, Rep by It Registrar No. 19, Government Farm Village Pernpet Nandanam Chennai 600 035.

2. The First Appellant Authority Cum The Assistant Commissioner Dindigul City Municipal Corporation Office Dindigul.

3. The Public Information Officer Cum The Executive Engineer Dindigul City Municipal Corporation Office Dindigul.

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S.SRIMATHY, J msrm Order made in 18.03.2026 5/5