Rengasamy v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.12.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD) No.24005 of 2017 Rengasamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Tahsildar, Paramakudi Taluk Office, Paramakudi.

3.Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd., Old No.156, New No.323, Andhra Insurance Building 1st Floor, Thambu Chetti Street, Parrimunai, Chennai - 600 001.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 28.09.2017 and to grant Agriculture Insurance amount to the petitioner under the PMFBY Scheme within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.S.Jeyakarthik For Respondents : Mr.T.S.Mohamed Mohideen, Additional Government Pleader for R.1 & R.2 *****

ORDER

Heard the learned Counsel on both sides.

2. The writ petitioner is an agriculturalist and has suffered loss in his agricultural operations. He has already registered his land under PMFBY Scheme and he is, therefore, entitled for agricultural insurance amount under PMFBY Scheme. He has given a representation on 28.09.2017, in this regard and the first respondent is said to be the competent authority. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

3. This Court directs the first respondent to pass orders thereon, on or before 31.01.2018, in accordance with law. The writ petition stands disposed of, accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(T&P) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Tahsildar, Paramakudi Taluk Office, Paramakudi.

+One cc to Mr.M.S.Jeyakarthick, Advocate, SR.No.94884 +One cc to The Special Government Pleader,SR.No.95112 gk RL/5C/2P/KKR/SAR4/12/1/2018 W.P.(MD) No.24005 of 2017 22/12/2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/