K.Ganapathi, S/O Karuppan, v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.07.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.15391 of 2018 K.Ganapathi ... Petitioner vs.

1. The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy.

2. The Assistant Director of Panchayat, Trichy District,Trichy.

3. The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union Office, Thuraiyur, Trichy District.

4. The Panchayat Secretary, Singlanthapuram Village Panchayat, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.06.2018.

For Petitioner :

Mr.N.Anandakumar For Respondents No.1 and 2 :

Mr.V.Anand Government Advocate No.3 and 4 : Mr.A.Thiyagarajan Government Advocate

O R D E R

Mr.V.Anand, learned Government Advocate takes notice for first and second respondent. Mr.A.Thiyagarajan, learned Government Advocate takes notice for third and fourth respondent. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

2. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

3.

It is the grievance of the petitioner that his representation dated 19.06.2018 seeking to provide water supply, has not been considered by the third respondent till date and therefore, he has filed the present writ petition.

4. This Court has not expressed any of its view with regard to the merits of the representation made by the petitioner. It is needless to point out that whenever a representation of this nature is made, the respondents are duty bound to consider the same in one way or the other. Non-consideration of the same would amount to dereliction of ordinary duties of their office and as such, this Court would be justified in invoking its powers conferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to direct them to consider the petitioner's representation within a stipulated time.

5. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.06.2018 on its own merits and take further action in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Such an exercise shall be done after giving due opportunity to the petitioner as well as to any other persons who may be interested in the subject matter.

6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(AS) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-III) To:

1. The District Collector Trichy District, Trichy

2. The Assistant Director of Panchayat Trichy District,Trichy.

3. The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union Office, Thuraiyur, Trichy District.

+ 1 cc TO Mr.N.Anandakumar , Advocate in SR No. 73210 aav AE/PN/SAR3/26.07.2018/2P/5C W.P.(MD) No.15391 of 2018 16.07.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/