Raja John v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.03.2025 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU and THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Raja John ... Petitioner vs.

1. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District,

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ramanathapuram Division,

3. The Tahsildar, Rameswaram Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

4. The Block Development Officer, Mandapam, Ramanathapuram District.

5. Sirajudeen ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1/6

Respondents 1 and 2 to instruct the 3rd Respondent herein in the process of removal of Wall illegally put up by the 5th Respondent herein in and around the Public Well in S.No.1098/2A46 at Pamban Village, Rameswaram Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, within a stipulated time as may be fixed by this Honourable Court on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2023 For Petitioner : Ms.P.Kalaiyarasi Bharathi For R1 to R4 : Mr.P.Thilakkumar Government Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by J.NISHA BANU, J.) The prayer in this writ petition is for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to instruct the 3rd respondent herein in the process of removal of Wall illegally put up by the 5th Respondent herein in and around the Public Well in S.No. 1098/2A46 at Pamban Village, Rameswaram Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2023, within a time frame.

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2.

Though the petitioner sought for the abovesaid prayer, today, when the writ petition was taken up for hearing, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that it is suffice if a direction is issued to the official respondents to consider and dispose of his representation dated 12.06.2023, within a time frame. 3.

Learned Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that the representation of the petitioner dated 12.06.2023 would be considered by the concerned respondent and appropriate orders would be passed on its own merits within a time frame that may be stipulated by this Court.

4.

Heard both sides.

5.

Since there is a considerable lapse of time after the earlier representation was made, the petitioner herein is granted liberty to give a fresh representation to the concerned respondent, ventilating his grievances, as expeditiously as possible. On receipt of such a representation, the concerned respondent is directed to consider the 3/6

same, on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after giving due opportunity to the petitioner and the private respondents, as well as to any other person, who may be interested in the subject matter, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of the representation. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any of its views with regard to the merits of the matter and that it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the same, on its own merits.

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With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

[J.N.B, J.] [S.S.Y, J.] 12.03.2025 Index : Yes / No bala To

1. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, 4/6

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ramanathapuram Division,

3. The Tahsildar, Rameswaram Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

4. The Block Development Officer, Mandapam, Ramanathapuram District.

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J.NISHA BANU, J.

AND S.SRIMATHY, J.

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