Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16485/2017disposed of

T.Karunakaran, v. The Secretary,

2017-11-22Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.11.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P(MD) No.16485 of 2017 T.Karunakaran ... Petitioner vs.

1. The Secretary, Revenue Department, St.George Fort, Chennai.

2. The District Collector, Dindigul District.

3. The Tahsildar, West Taluk, Dindigul District.

4. The Village Administrative Officer, Pandrimalai Village, Dindigul District.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents 2 and 3 to give drought relief funds to the petitioner upon considering the petitioner's representation dated 03.04.2017.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Hariharan For Respondents : Mr.T.S.Mohammed Mohideen, Additional Government Pleader.

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents 2 and 3 to give drought relief funds to the petitioner, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 03.04.2017.

2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

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3.It is the specific claim of the petitioner that a portion of the amount had already been disbursed relating to drought relief with regard to his land measuring to an extent of 1 acre 96 cents, situated in S.No.440/4 at Pandrimalai village, Dindigul District and the petitioner has given a representation dated 03.04.2017 to the respondents 2 and 3 seeking remaining payment. As the same has not been considered so far, the petitioner is before this Court by filing the present writ petition. 4.The third respondent has filed a counter affidavit, wherein it is stated that one Hariharan, vendor of the petitioner had already applied for drought relief and the amount was also disbursed in his favour. In the considered opinion of this Court, the said statement cannot be countenanced.

5.Accordingly, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the respondents 2 and 3 to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 03.04.2017 and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and other interested parties, if any.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(AS) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Secretary, Revenue Department, St.George Fort,Chennai.

2.The District Collector, Dindigul District.

3.The Tahsildar, West Taluk,Dindigul District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Pandrimalai Village,Dindigul District.

+ 1 cc TO Mr.K.Hariharan , Advocate in SR No. 88914 + 1 cc TO The Special Government Pleader in SR No. 89057 mj AE/SKN RSK/SAR1/15.12.2017/2P/7C W.P(MD) No.16485 of 2017 22.11.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/