Malar K v. The Director (Tamilnadu And Pandicherry)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.11.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN K.Malar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Director (Tamilnadu and Pondicherry), National Commission for Scheduled Castes, 2nd Floor, Block - 5, Shastri Bhawan, Chennai - 600 006.

2.The Director, Adhi Dravida and Tribal Welfare Department, Ezhilagam, Cheppakkam, Chennai - 621 301.

3.The District Collector, Collectorate Building, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District - 630 562.

4.The District Revenue Officer, Collectorate Building, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District - 630 562.

5.The Revenue Divisional Officer, 1/5

Devakottai, Sivagangai District - 630 302.

6.The Tahsildar, Devakottai, Sivagangai District - 630 302.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to provide a path way to reach the 'Grave Yard' of Schedule Caste Parayar community people, situated at S.No.45/6, Kodi Kottai Village, Maviduthikottai Post, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.04.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Senthil Sankara Natha Kumar For Respondents : Mr.M.Senthil Ayyanar Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents herein to provide a path way to reach the 'Grave Yard' of Schedule Caste Parayar community people, situated at S.No.45/6, Kodi Kottai Village, Maviduthikottai Post, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.04.2023. 2/5

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

3. Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, the third respondent is directed to conduct enquiry on the representation submitted by the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner.

4. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

14.11.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA To 1.The Director (Tamilnadu and Pondicherry), National Commission for Scheduled Castes, 2nd Floor, Block - 5, Shastri Bhawan, Chennai - 600 006.

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2.The Director, Adhi Dravida and Tribal Welfare Department, Ezhilagam, Cheppakkam, Chennai - 621 301.

3.The District Collector, Collectorate Building, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District - 630 562.

4.The District Revenue Officer, Collectorate Building, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District - 630 562.

5.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai, Sivagangai District - 630 302.

6.The Tahsildar, Devakottai, Sivagangai District - 630 302.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN ,J.

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