Ganesan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.09.2022

CORAM

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

1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Assistant Director, Village Panchayat, Collector Office Campus, Pudukkottai.

4.The Secretary, Village Panchayat, Rayavaram Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to directing the 1st Respondent to take appropriate Departmental action against the 4th respondent on the basis of the petitioner's complaint dated 22.08.2022 within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.Mathavan For R1 to R3 : Mr.A.K.Manikkam Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 3.

2. The petitioner has given a complaint for taking action against the fourth respondent.

3. It is well settled that these are matters in which the Court cannot give any positive direction. It is for the competent authority namely R1 to take a call.

4. With this observation, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 30.09.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Assistant Director, Village Panchayat, Collector Office Campus, Pudukkottai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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