Madras High CourtWP(MD)/18835/2016disposed of

Mathialagan, v. The District Collector

2016-10-03Honourable Dr. Justice S. Vimala2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.10.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE Dr.JUSTICE S.VIMALA W.P(MD) No.18835 of 2016 Mathialagan ... Petitioner -vs1.The District Collector, Tiruchirapalli.

2.The Assistant Director of Panchayats, District Collector Office, Tiruchirapalli.

3.The Block Development Officer, Pullambadi Panchayat Union, Pullambadi Post, Lalgudi Taluk, Tiruchirapalli.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to conduct enquiry as per the proceedings of the 2nd respondent in Na.Ka.A2/647/2015 dated 13.06.2016. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Muthukrishnan For Respondents : Mr.M.Alagadevan Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to conduct enquiry as per the proceedings of the second respondent dated 13.06.2016.

2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents. By consent the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage.

3.The petitioner is the Vice President of Venkatachalapuram Village Panchayat from the year 2010. It is the case of the petitioner that the President of the said Panchayat was engaging in malpractice, leading to misappropriation of funds of the Panchayat. Seeking to take action against the President, the petitioner has submitted a representation dated 04.01.2016 to the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

first respondent. Based on the allegations levelled by the petitioner, the second respondent has issued instructions to the third respondent to conduct enquiry and submit a report. But there was no response on the side of the third respondent, which has driven the petitioner to file the present Writ Petition. 4.Considering the above stated circumstances, the first respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 04.01.2016 and to take appropriate decision within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.The Writ Petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Crl.Side) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Collector, Tiruchirapalli.

2.The Assistant Director of Panchayats, District Collector Office, Tiruchirapalli.

3.The Block Development Officer, Pullambadi Panchayat Union, Pullambadi Post, Lalgudi Taluk, Tiruchirapalli.

+One cc to Mr.S.Muthukrishnan, Advocate, SR.No.57880 +One cc to The Special Government Pleader, SR.No.59364 mj RL/6C/2p/DB/24.10.2016 W.P(MD)No.18835 of 2016 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 03.10.2016