S.Pradeep, S/O. Subramanian, v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.07.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.16488 of 2018 S.Pradeep ... Petitioner vs.

1. The District Collector, Collectorate Building, Madurai 625 020.

2. The District Differently Able Person Welfare Officer, District Collectorate, Madurai 625 020.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, District Collectorate, Madurai 625 020.

4. The Thasildar, Vadipatti Taluk, Vadipatti, Madurai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to give the Disability Help amount by considering the petitioner's multiple disability based on his representation dated 11.06.2018 within time frame as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Muthusamundeeswaran 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 his representation dated 11.06.2018, seeking for give the Disability Help amount has not been considered by the respondents 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 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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 second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.06.2018 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 and any other persons who may be interested in the subject matter.

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

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

1. The District Collector, Collectorate Building, Madurai 625 020.

2. The District Differently Able Person Welfare Officer, District Collectorate, Madurai 625 020.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, District Collectorate, Madurai 625 020.

4. The Thasildar, Vadipatti Taluk, Vadipatti, Madurai District.

+1CC to Mr.V.Muthusamundeeswaran, Advocate, SR.No. 75369 +1CC to the Special Government Pleader SR.No. 75635 W.P.(MD) No.16488 of 2018 26.07.2018 SJI ES/SKN/RSK/SAR 3/09.08.2018/2P/7C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/