Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9404/2021disposed of

Kannan.K v. The Principal Secretary To Government

2021-05-12Honourable Mr Justice S.S. Sundar2 pages

W.P.[MD]No.9404 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.05.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.[MD]No.9404 of 2021 K.Kannan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Principal Secretary to Government & Agricultural Protection Commissioner, Agriculture (AP3) Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

2.The Director of Agriculture, Chepauk, Chennai.

3.The Joint Director of Agriculture, O/o. Joint Director of Agriculture, Reporters Colony, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli.

... Respondents P RAYER:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent herein to pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 19.12.2018 within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Thiruvadikumar For Respondents : Mrs.S.Srimathy Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

*********** With the consent on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 2.Heard Mr.A.Thiruvadikumar, learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mrs.S.Srimathy, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

3.This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent herein to pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 19.12.2018. 4.Having regard to the limited scope of the prayer in the present writ petition, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation or the contentions raised by the petitioner in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, this Court is inclined to direct the first respondent to pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 19.12.2018, on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve [12] weeks from the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.[MD]No.9404 of 2021 date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.Accordingly, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. However, there shall be no order as to costs.

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To 1.The Principal Secretary to Government & Agricultural Protection Commissioner, Agriculture (AP3) Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

2.The Director of Agriculture, Chepauk, Chennai.

3.The Joint Director of Agriculture, O/o. Joint Director of Agriculture, Reporters Colony, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli.

+1 CC to M/s.A.THIRUVADI KUMAR, Advocate ( SR-18539[F] dated 13/05/2021 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-18559[F] dated 13/05/2021 ) W.P.[MD]No.9404 of 2021 12.05.2021 RK(24.05.2021) 2P 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2