R. Ramanatha Sethupathi v. The State Of Tamilnadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.09.2016

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.NAGAMUTHU AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.V.MURALIDARAN W.P.[MD].No.745 of 2015 and M.P.(MD).No.1 of 2015 R.Ramanatha Sethupathi .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, through the Secretary to Government, Department of School Education, State of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Madurai District.

3.The Chief Educational Officer, Office of the Chief Educational Office, Madurai.

.. Respondents PRAYER:

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to construct new building after demolishing the damaged old building in Arumpannor Government Middle School, situated in East Panchayat Union, Armpannor, Madurai District with all infrastructure within a stipulated time.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Alagumani For respondents : T.R.Janarthanam, Addl. Government Pleader

O R D E R

[Order of the Court was made by M.V.MURALIDARAN, J.] The petitioner has come up with this Public Interest Litigation seeking a direction to the respondents to construct new building after demolishing the damaged old building in Arumpannor Government Middle School, situated in East Panchayat Union, Armpannor, Madurai District with all infrastructure within a stipulated time.

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2.We have heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. We have also perused the records carefully.

3.In the counter affidavit filed by the third respondent, in paragraph No.19, it is stated that these respondents are taking their earnest steps to get necessary funds, demolish the damaged building and put up new construction of the class rooms for the students. It is also stated that these respondents will ensure the safety of the children and provide them necessary facilities till then. It is also stated that the above exercise shall be completed within six months. The said statement is recorded. 4.In view of the above submission of the third respondent, no further adjudication is necessary in this Writ Petition. Hence, this Writ Petition is closed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (Crl.side) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Secretary to Government, Department of School Education, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Madurai District.

3.The Chief Educational Officer, Office of the Chief Educational Office, Madurai.

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