Madras High CourtWP(MD)/22242/2017closed

W.Wilsto Dhaspin, v. The Union Of India,

2018-03-12Honourable Mr Justice M. Sathyanarayanan,Honourable Mrs Justice R. Hemalatha2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.03.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.SATHYANARAYANAN AND THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R.HEMALATHA W.P(MD)No.22242 of 2017 and W.M.P.(MD)No.18533 of 2017 W.Wilsto Dhaspin : Petitioner Vs.

1. The Union of India, Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Home Affairs, North Block, Central Secretariat, New Delhi - 110 001.

2. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Chief Secretary, Department of Home, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

3. The District Collector, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil.

4. The Superintendent of Police, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil.

: Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to take appropriate steps to provide basic amenities viz., drinking water, food, electricity, transport facilities, medical facilities and adequate police protection etc., to the people of Kanyakumari District under Disaster Scheme.

For Petitioner :Mr.S.Xavier Rajini For Respondent No.1 :Mr.K.R.Laxman For Respondents 2 to 4 :Mr.B.Pugalendhi Additional Advocate General - VII Assisted by Mr.A.K.Baskarapandian Special Government Pleader

ORDER

********** [Order of the Court was made by M.SATHYANARAYANAN,J.] The matter in issue pertains to disconnection of electricity supply on account of "Ochki" cyclone, which lashed Kanyakumari District.

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2.The third respondent, namely, the District Collector of Kanyakumari District has filed the status report dated Nil and also sent a communication to the learned Additional Advocate General dated 19.01.2018 in Rc.No.29960/2017, wherein he has stated that the restoration works have been completed and all basic amenities and facilities are put in place. The status report as well as the said communication are taken on file and placed on record.

3.This Court heard the submissions of the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner.

4.In the light of the above, nothing remains for further adjudication in this matter.

5.The writ petition stands closed, accordingly. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CO) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Secretary, Union of India, Department of Home Affairs, North Block, Central Secretariat, New Delhi - 110 001.

2. The Chief Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Department of Home, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

3. The District Collector, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil.

4. The Superintendent of Police, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil.

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