Aathimoolathevar v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.08.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Aathimoolathevar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2.The Assistant Director (Village Panchayats), Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

3.The Block Development Officer, Alangulam, Tenkasi District.

4.The Taluk Surveyor, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tenkasi District.

5.The Panchayat President, Melakalangal Village, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tenkasi District.

6.The Panchayat President, Kellakalangal Village, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tenkasi District.

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7.Aathomoolam 8.Mariammal 9.Valliammal @ Poosaithai ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to conduct enquiry on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 04.08.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Sankar For Respondents : Mr.G.Sivaraja, Government Advocate for R1 & R2.

Mr.J.John Durai for R3, R5 & R6.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the writ petitioner, the learned Government Advocate for the respondents 1 and 2 and the learned counsel for the respondents 3, 5 and 6.

2.I went through the contents of the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition. A mere reading of the same would indicate that the relief is sought against only against the private respondents herein. Even though the petitioner is a senior citizen, his remedy lies elsewhere. No relief can be granted in this writ petition.

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3.Leaving open the rights of the petitioner, the writ petition is dismissed. No costs.

17.08.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2.The Assistant Director (Village Panchayats), Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

3.The Taluk Surveyor, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tenkasi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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