Rajeswari R v. The Registrar (B-Section)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.10.2023

CORAM

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

1.The Registrar (B-Section), Tamil Nadu Information Commission, No.19, Government Farm Village, Pernpet, Nandhanam, Chennai - 35.

2.The Appellate Authority, The Chief Engineer (Buildings), O/o.The Chief Engineer (Buildings), PWD, Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk, Chennai - 5.

3.The Appellate Authority, The Superintending Engineer (PWD), Building, Construction & Maintenance Circle, Thiruchirappalli - 1.

4.The Public Information Officer / Superintending Engineer, Civil Building Maintenance, O/o. Public Works Department, Salem.

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5.The Public Information Officer / Senior Draftsman, O/o.Public Works Department, Building Division (B & M), Krishnagiri.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the fourth respondent to furnish the information sought for in the application of the petitioner dated 25.04.2022 under Right to Information Act, 2005 in the light of the order passed in the Case No.SA 19437/B/2022 dated 17.02.2023 and consequently directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 26.06.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mohamed Kadhar For Respondent : Mr.V.Nirmal Kumar Government Advocate

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner is the wife of one Valluvan. The said Valluvan is working as a Chief Engineer in Public Works Department at Thiruchirappalli. Yesterday he appeared before this Court through WhatsApp. I requested the third respondent to furnish the pay slip for 2/5

September 2023. Without raising any technical objections, Valluvan graciously agreed to hand over the same to the petitioner.

3. Today when the matter was taken up for hearing, a computer generated pay slip for the month of September 2023 in respect of the petitioner's husband Valluvan was given to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. It is for the petitioner to work out her remedies in the manner known to law as against her husband.

4. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

13.10.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The Registrar (B-Section), Tamil Nadu Information Commission, No.19, Government Farm Village, Pernpet, Nandhanam, Chennai - 35.

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2.The Appellate Authority, The Chief Engineer (Buildings), O/o.The Chief Engineer (Buildings), PWD, Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk, Chennai - 5.

3.The Appellate Authority, The Superintending Engineer (PWD), Building, Construction & Maintenance Circle, Thiruchirappalli - 1.

4.The Public Information Officer / Superintending Engineer, Civil Building Maintenance, O/o. Public Works Department, Salem.

5.The Public Information Officer / Senior Draftsman, O/o.Public Works Department, Building Division (B & M), Krishnagiri.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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