Sivasakthi Ashrama Trust v. The District Child Welfare Committee

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.08.2022

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Sivasakthi Ashrama Trust, Rep., by its Founder and Managing Trustee, Mr.S.Jothi Loganathan, 3/623, Manal Mettu Street, Maruthanallur, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.

.. Petitioner Vs The District Child Welfare Committee, Rep., by its Chairman, Government Child Home Campus, V.O.C.Nagar, Thanjavur.

.. Respondents Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to grant permission for accommodating 7 children namely 1) Tharangini

2) Kala Dharshini 3) Narayani 4) Rajadharshini 5) Baranitharan

6) Rajeshwaran and 7) Prabanjan in the petitioner's Ashramam by considering the petitioner's representations dated 21.04.2022 and 10.05.2022 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.G.Thalaimutharasu For Respondent :

Mr.M.Prakash Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner is running a Child Welfare Home and it has also been registered under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The petitioner seeks permission for accommodating the petition mentioned children.

3. This Court cannot straightaway issue any direction in this matter. The petitioner has to necessarily approach the respondent for passing appropriate orders. With this observation, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

30.08.2022 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes abr

To The Chairman, The District Child Welfare Committee, Government Child Home Campus, V.O.C.Nagar, Thanjavur.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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