R.Jegaprashanth v. The Secretary

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.11.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN R.Jegaprashanth

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, North Block New Delhi-110 001.

2.The Secretary (Home) Government of Tamil Nadu, Home (Citz) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

3.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Madurai.

...Respondents

Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's Citizenship Application in MHA file No.2011080426 and pass order within the time limit as stipulated by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.I.Romeo Roy Alfred For R1 : Mr.K.Govindarajan Deputy Solicitor General of India For R2 & R3 : Mr.D.Gandhi Raj Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the first respondent to consider the petitioner's Citizenship Application in MHA File No.2011080426 and pass orders.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

3. Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, the first respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's Citizenship Application in MHA File No.2011080426 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner. 2/4

4. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Internet : Yes Index : Yes/No 08.11.2024 Speaking/Non Speaking order am To 1.The Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, North Block New Delhi-110 001.

2.The Secretary (Home) Government of Tamil Nadu, Home (Citz) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

3.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Madurai.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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