V.Karuppasamy v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.04.2025
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MRS JUSTICE J. NISHA BANU AND THE HON'BLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY V.Karuppasamy
...Petitioner
-Vs1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.
2.The Assistant Director (Panchayats), Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.
3.The Block Development Officer (Village Panchayat), Block Development Office, Ottapidaram, Thoothukudi District.
4.The Special Officer, Mala Arasadi Panchayat, Ottapidaram Panchayat Union, Thoothukudi District.
...Respondents
PRAYER:Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to 1) complete the works which was sanctioned under 15th Central Finance 1/5
Commission grant for the year 2023-2024, by erecting bore well and supply water to the Keela Velayutha Puram Village and 2) construct community hall at Keezha Velayuthapuram Village, Mela Arasaradi Panchayat, based on petitioner's representation dated 10.02.2025 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.A.D.Ganeshamoorthi For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar Government Pleader
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by J.NISHA BANU, J.) By consent, this writ petition is taken up for admission at the admission stage itself.
2.Mr.P.Thilak Kuamar, learned Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondents.
3.The grievance of the petitioner is that his representation dated 10.02.2025 seeking to complete the work that was sanctioned under 15th central Finance Commissioner and to construct community hall at the petitioner's village, has not been considered so far. Therefore, he has filed this Writ Petition. 2/5
4.The learned Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the official respondents submits that the representation of the petitioner would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed in accordance with law within a period that may be stipulated by this Court.
5.Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought for by the petitioner, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the claim made by the petitioner either in the representation or in the affidavit filed in support of the Writ Petition, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 10.02.2025 by giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve [12] weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. (J.N.B.,J.) (S.S.Y.,J.) 25.04.2025 Index:Yes/No Internet: Yes/No ta To 1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.
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2.The Assistant Director (Panchayats), Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.
3.The Block Development Officer (Village Panchayat), Block Development Office, Ottapidaram, Thoothukudi District.
4.The Special Officer, Mala Arasadi Panchayat, Ottapidaram Panchayat Union, Thoothukudi District.
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J. NISHA BANU,J.
and S.SRIMATHY.J ta 25.04.2025 5/5