Mariappan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.08.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Marriappan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Project Officer, District Rural Development, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

3.The Assistant Project Officer (Construction), Zone Officer, Keela Pavoor Union, Tenkasi Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to conduct the enquiry and take necessary action according to law in Na.Ka.No.A/12/4620/2014 dated 04.09.2014 on the file of the second respondent within stipulated period as fixed by this court. 1/4

For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

None appears for the writ petitioner.

2. The case is posted under the caption "for dismissal".

3. I went through the contents of the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition. The petitioner wants the second respondent to take action against one Arumugam on the ground that he had swindled public funds. He has not been made as a party. The writ petition suffers from the rights of non-joinder of necessary party.

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents state that in enquiry, it has been found that Arumugam had discharged his duties correctly and action is not warranted against him. 2/4

5. This writ petition stands dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs.

04.08.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No MGA To 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Project Officer, District Rural Development, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

3.The Assistant Project Officer (Construction), Zone Officer, Keela Pavoor Union, Tenkasi Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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