M.Vadivel v. The Tamil Nadu Information
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.10.2022
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR M.Vadivel ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Tamil Nadu Information Commissioner, No.2, Thiagaraja Road, Teynampet, Chennai-600 018.
2.The Headmaster/Public Information Officer, Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Chinnadharapuram, Karur District.
... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent herein to take necessary action against the second respondent herein as per Section 20 (1) and 20 (2) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 and pass orders within the time frame stipulated by this Court based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.10.2015. 1/5
For Petitioner : No Appearance For R1 : Mr.K.K.Senthil For R2 : Mr.V.Om Prakash Government Advocate
ORDER
The present writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent/Commission to initiate action as against the second respondent under Sections 20 (1) and 20 (2) of the Right to Information Act and pass orders within a time frame.
2. According to the learned standing counsel appearing for the first respondent herein, penalty has been imposed as against the second respondent herein, by an order, dated 09.03.2015. Hence, the representation of the petitioner has already been considered and orders have been passed.
3. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the second respondent herein brought to the notice of the Court that the Chief 2/5
Educational Officer, Karur District has passed a consequential order, directing the second respondent to deposit the said penalty amount of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) within a period of 30 days.
4. On instructions, the learned Government Advocate Submits that the penalty amount has already been recovered from the second respondent and it has been deposited to the credit of the first respondent/Commission.
5. In view of the above said facts, no further orders are called for. Hence, this Writ Petition stands closed. No costs. 26.10.2022 Index :
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To 1.The Tamil Nadu Information Commissioner, No.2, Thiagaraja Road, Teynampet, Chennai-600 018.
2.The Headmaster/Public Information Officer, Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Chinnadharapuram, Karur District.
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VIJAYAKUMAR ,J.
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