Senthilkumar. M v. The Secretary To Government

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.06.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M.Senthilkumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Secretary to Government, Town and Country Planning Department, St. George Fort, Chennai.

2.The Deputy Director, Town and Country Planning Department, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent No.1 herein to consider the petitioner appeal petition dated 18.03.2024 and pass an appropriate order on merits within a stipulated time as prescribed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Saravanan For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Spl. Government Pleader.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The first respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned appeal on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. The first respondent shall put the interested persons, if any, on notice before passing final order. It is open to the first respondent to pass order one way or the other. 3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 05.06.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- 1.The Secretary, Town and Country Planning Department, St. George Fort, Chennai.

2.The Deputy Director, Town and Country Planning Department, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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