V.Amalorpavam v. The Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.04.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH V.Amalorpavam : Petitioner Vs.

1. The Commissioner, Department of Industries and Commerce, SIDCO Corporate Office Building, 3rd Floor, Thiruvika Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai 600 032.

2. The General Manager, District Industries Centre, St.Thomas Road, Maharaja Nagar, Palai Mettuthidal, Tirunelveli District 627 011.

3. The Indian Bank, Rep. Through by its Branch Manager, Maharaja Nagar Branch, Tirunelveli District.

: Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent No.1 to dispose of the petitioners Appeal dated 29.03.2025 and consequently directing the Respondents to grant the subsidy amount as per G.O. 1/5

(Ms).No.49 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (D2) Department, dated 29.10.2012 within the time frame stipulated by this Hon'ble Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Mahaboob Fazil for M/s.Roy and Roy Associates For Respondents : Mr.T.Sakthi Kumaran for R1 and R2 Mr.C.Karthik for R3

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 29.03.2025 and consequently, directing the respondents to grant the subsidy amount as per G.O.(Ms).No.49, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (D2) Department, dated 29.10.2012, within the time frame stipulated by this Court.

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

3. The petitioner applied for a loan to establish a dental clinic. Subsequently, the petitioner was directed to refund the first 2/5

installment subsidy under the NEEDS scheme for the year 2022 - 2023. Although the petitioner submitted a reply for reconsideration, the same was not considered and consequently, the second respondent passed an order directing the petitioner to repay the said amount along with interest. As against the said order, the petitioner filed an appeal. The appeal is not yet disposed of. Hence, the petition is before this Court.

4. Considering the limited nature of the prayer made, this writ petition is disposed of, directing the first respondent to consider the appeal and pass appropriate orders within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 22.04.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No PKN 3/5

To

1. The Commissioner, Department of Industries and Commerce, SIDCO Corporate Office Building, 3rd Floor, Thiruvika Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai 600 032.

2. The General Manager, District Industries Centre, St.Thomas Road, Maharaja Nagar, Palai Mettuthidal, Tirunelveli District 627 011.

3. The Indian Bank, Rep. Through by its Branch Manager, Maharaja Nagar Branch, Tirunelveli District.

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VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J.

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