Lakshmi v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.12.2023

CORAM

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

1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Joint Director, O/o.Joint Director of Agriculture, District Collector Office Complex, Virudhunagar - 626 002.

3.The Assistant Director of Agriculture, Narikkudi Panchayat Union, Virudhunagar District.

4.The Tahsildar, Tiruchuzhi Taluk, Virudhunagar 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 respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.09.2023 1/4

and process her online application dated 27.12.2022 for getting the benefit under the PM-Kissan Samman Nidhi.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Suriyanarayanan For Respondents : Mr.S.RA.Ramachandran Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The first respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned representation and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is for the first respondent to pass order one way or the other. The first respondent shall put the interested persons on notice before passing the final order.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

22.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Joint Director, O/o.Joint Director of Agriculture, District Collector Office Complex, Virudhunagar - 626 002.

3.The Assistant Director of Agriculture, Narikkudi Panchayat Union, Virudhunagar District.

4.The Tahsildar, Tiruchuzhi Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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