Father Of The Constitution Of v. State Of Tamil Nadu,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.07.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.K.SASIDHARAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.3338 of 2017 and W.M.P.(MD)No.3765 of 2017 Father of the Constitution of India Foundation Rep.By its Managing Trustee, Pon.Dhammabala, ... Petitioner Vs.

1. State of Tamil Nadu, Rep.by its Chief Secretary, Fort St. George, Chennai-9

2. The Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Distribution Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9.

3. The Prinicpal Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to prohibit caste names which are used to name streets and places in Tamil Nadu based on G.O.No.1531/1978 dated 03.10.1978.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Karthick Subramanian For Respondent No.1 to 3 : Mr.M.Govindan Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

*********** [Order of the Court was made by G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.] This Writ Petition has been filed for directing the respondents to prohibit the use of caste names as mandated in G.O. No.1531/1978 dated 03.10.1978.

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2.In the said Government Order, the Government of Tamil Nadu had issued directions for deleting the caste names found in the names of roads and streets in Tamil Nadu. Such an announcement was made on the occasion of the centenary of Periyar E.V.Ramasamy Avarkagal.

3.According to the Writ Petitioner, though, such direction was issued way back in 1978, still several streets and roads continue to bear caste names. He therefore submitted a representation dated 25.01.2017, to the respondents.

4.We therefore, direct the third respondent herein to consider and pass appropriate orders on the said representation submitted by the writ petitioner herein. Considering the nature of the issue involved, we consciously refrain from stipulating any time limit.

5.This Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-II) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Chief Secretary, State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai-9

2. The Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Distribution Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9.

3. The Prinicpal Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.

+ 1 CC TO Mr.S.KARTHICK SUBRAMANIAN, ADVOCATE IN SR No. 67013 + 1 CC TO SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER IN SR No. 66955 MR/SMI/GSP TE/GT/SAR-II : 09/08/2017 : 3P/6C ORDER MADE IN W.P.(MD)No.3338 of 2017 and W.M.P.(MD)No.3765 of 2017 19.07.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/