Madras High CourtWP(MD)/28223/2023disposed of

Kanagaraj.A v. The Tamil Nadu State Information Commissioner

2023-11-30Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN A.Kanagaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

The Tamil Nadu State Information Commissioner, O/o The State Information Commission, No.19, Government Farm House, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to take appropriate action as Section 18 of The Right to Information Act, 2005 to seeking to comply with order passed in Vazhakku No. SA21487/E/2022 dated 20.02.2023 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.09.2023 within a period that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.E.Ilango 1/4

For Respondent : Mr.Raguvaran Gopalan

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. All that the petitioner wants is enforcement of the order passed by the respondent Commission.

3. No exception can be taken to the said request. The respondent is directed to take action as per Section 18 of Right to Information Act. Such an order will be passed by the respondent as expeditiously as possible.

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

30.11.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA 2/4

To The Tamil Nadu State Information Commissioner, O/o The State Information Commission, No.19, Government Farm House, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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