C.Andichamy v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN C.Andichamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Public Information Officer / Adi Dravidar Welfare Department Unit 2, Madurai.

3.The Appellate Authority, Public Information Commission, No.19, Government Farm House, (Pension Pay Office Backside), Saidapet, Chennai-15.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to furnish the information which the petitioner sought for through his application, dated 14.06.2022, forthwith and further direct the respondents to provide compensation for non issuance of information to the petitioner in accordance with law and pass such further or other orders as this Court. 1/3

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Senthilkumar For Respondents : Mr.G.Suriyananth Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned Counsel on either side.

2. Recording the submission made by the learned Additional Government Pleader, the second respondent is directed to furnish the information sought for by the petitioner within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The request for payment of compensation is rejected. This writ petition stands allowed accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs. 25.01.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Btr To 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Public Information Officer / Adi Dravidar Welfare Department Unit 2, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

Btr 3.The Appellate Authority, Public Information Commission, No.19, Government Farm House, (Pension Pay Office Backside), Saidapet, Chennai-15.

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