Saratha v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.07.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Saratha ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Block Development Officer, Village Panchayat Sattupathu Panchayat Union, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

3.Vellanpandi ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to complete the proceedings initiated in Na.Ka.No.AA4/1568/2022 dated 25-04-2022 within a time stipulated by this court based on petitioner's representation dated 31.05.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.S.Kishok Kumar For Respondents : Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam, Government Advocate for R1.

Mr.C.Baskaran, Government Advocate for R2.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the writ petitioner, the learned Government Advocate for the first respondent and the learned Government Advocate for the second respondent.

2.The petitioner alleges that the third respondent had committed irregularities and that complaint was made before the second respondent. The second respondent had also issued notice dated 25.04.2022 calling upon the third respondent to offer his explanation. The grievance of the petitioner is that nothing further had transpired. The second respondent is directed to continue the proceeding and take the same to its logical conclusion and initiate action on merits and in accordance with law. The entire exercise shall be concluded within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 26.07.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:

1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Block Development Officer, Village Panchayat Sattupathu Panchayat Union, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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