Madras High CourtWP(MD)/23920/2017disposed of

K.Varadharajan v. The State Rep. By The Chief

2017-12-22Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.12.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN WP(MD) No.23920 of 2017 K.Varadharajan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The State represented by The Chief Secretary, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The State Information Commissioner, Tamil Nadu State Information Commission Office, 2, Thiyagaraya Salai, Aalai Amman Kovil, Tenynampet,Chennai - 18.

3. The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

4. The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary, Aadhi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

5. The Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary, To Revenue Administration, Office of the Commissioner for Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to provide information sought by the petitioner and dispose of the appeal dated 12.12.2014 under section 19 (1) of The Right to Information Act, 2005, in the light of 2nd respondent's proceedings in order No.46570/A/2014 dated 06.10.2015, within the stipulated period of time.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Nirmal Kumar For Respondents- 1,3,4 & 5 : Mr.J.Gunaseelan Muthiah, Government Advocate For Respondent - 2 : Mr.K.K.Senthil

ORDER

The writ petitioner's grievance is that the information sought for by him was directed to be furnished by order dated 06.10.2015 issued by the second respondent herein. But, till date the said order has not been complied with by the third respondent. 2.Actually the information has to be furnished by the fifth respondent. Therefore, the fifth respondent is directed to comply with the order bearing No.46570/A/2014, dated 06.10.2015, issued by the second respondent herein, on or before 31.03.2018. 3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CO) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Chief Secretary, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The State Information Commissioner, Tamil Nadu State Information Commission Office, 2, Thiyagaraya Salai, Aalai Amman Kovil,Tenynampet,Chennai - 18.

3. The Secretary, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

4. The Secretary, Aadhi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

5. The Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary, To Revenue Administration, Office of the Commissioner for Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.

+1cc to Mr.K.K.SENTHIL Advocate in SR. NO.94466 +1cc to Mr.V.NIRMAL KUMAR Advocate in SR. NO.94656 +1cc to The Special Government Pleader in SR. NO. 94929 dsk MV:GT:SAR3:30/01/2018/3P/9C WP(MD) No.23920 of 2017 22.12.2017