Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16248/2018disposed of

Ambika, v. The District Collector,

2018-07-25Honourable Mr Justice M.S. Ramesh2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.07.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.16248 of 2018 Ambika ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector Ramanathapuram District Ramanathapuram

2. The Tashildar Thiruvadanai Taluk Ramanathapuram District ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ of mandamus directing the second respondent to issue a Inter Caste Marriage Certificate to the petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2018 within a stipulated time.

For Petitioner :

Mr.R.Lakshmanan For Respondents :

Mr.V.Anand Government Advocate

ORDER

Mr.V.Anand, learned Government Advocate, takes notice for the respondents.

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 her representation dated 30.01.2018 seeking for issuance of Inter Caste Marriage Certificate, has not been considered by the respondents till date and therefore, she 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. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

5. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2018 on its own merits and take further action in accordance with law, within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-I) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar(CS-IV) To:

1. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2. The Tashildar, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

+1CC to Mr.R.Lakshmanan, Advocate, SR.No. 75198 +1CC to the Special Government Pleader SR.No. 75340 W.P.(MD) No.16248 of 2018 25.07.2018 KRK ES/SKN/RSK/SAR 4/06.08.2018/2P/5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/