Madras High CourtWP(MD)/18695/2017disposed of

T.Balamurugan, v. The Secretary To Government

2017-10-09Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.10.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P(MD) No.18695 of 2017 T.Balamurugan ... Petitioner vs.

1. The Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 005.

2. The Director, Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3. The District Collector,

4. The District Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Officer, Office of the District Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Officer, Sivagangai, ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 29.05.2017 for the benefit of fund assistance as per Sl.No.13 in G.O (Ms) No.106 Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare (CiVuThi.2) Department dated 27.08.2015.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Appadurai For Respondents : Mr.M.Alagathevan Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed, seeking a direction to the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 29.05.2017, claiming benefits under Sl.No.13 in G.O (Ms) No.106 Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare (CiVuThi.2) Department dated 27.08.2015.

2.The case of the petitioner is that he is a practising Advocate and due to financial difficulty, he is not in a position to establish an office. Hence, he made a representation to the respondents, claiming benefit under the above mentioned Government Order. Since, the same has not been considered so far, the petitioner is before this Court with the above prayer. 3.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents. By consent, the Writ Petition itself is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission.

4.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that if a reasonable time is granted to the respondents, the representation of the petitioner will be considered and suitable orders passed.

5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 29.05.2017 in line with Sl.No.13 in G.O (Ms) No.106 Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare (CiVuThi.2) Department dated 27.08.2015 and pass appropriate orders thereon 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 giving due opportunity to the petitioner.

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

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (P&A) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 005.

2. The Director, Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3. The District Collector,

4. The District Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Officer, Office of the District Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Officer, Sivagangai, + 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No.82346 + 1 CC TO MR.K.Appadurai, ADVOCATE IN SR No.81982 MK/KK/SAR-2/23.10.2017/3P/7C W.P(MD) No.18695 of 2017 09.10.2017