M Gurusamy v. The Block Development Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.07.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN M.Gurusamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office, Thirumangalam, Madurai.

2.The Panchayat Secretary, Kokkulam Panchayat, Chekkanurani, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent, Panchayat Secretary, A.Kokkulam Panchayat to receive the house tax from the petitioner in the Assessment No.1477 for his house situated in S.No.169, at No.6/739, Indira Nagar, Chekkanurani, A.Kokkulam Panchayat, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District for the years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 continuously and thereafter, for the every year without denial and to consider the petitioner's representation submitted to the second respondent on 09.02.2024 through Registered Post with Acknowledgement due.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Ariya For Respondents : Mr.P.T.Thiraviam Government Advocate *****

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is disposed of, at the time of admission, without expressing any opinion on merits, by directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.02.2024 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably, within a period of 6 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Needless to state, before passing any order, the petitioner shall be heard. No costs.

03.07.2024 Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order / Non-Speaking Order JEN Copy To:

1.The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office, Thirumangalam, Madurai.

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2.The Panchayat Secretary, Kokkulam Panchayat, Chekkanurani, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.

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C.SARAVANAN , J.

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