Krishna.S.J v. The Assistant Divisional Engineer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.J.Krishna ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Assistant Divisional Engineer, Tamilnadu Highways Department, Periyakulam, Theni District.

2.The Divisional Engineer, Tamil Nadu Highways Department, Theni District, Theni.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to consider the representation dated 06.12.2023 to lay the road in center and not to drift or to incline towards one side to favour any individual or a group of highhanded people within a period stipulated time by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Shanmugaraja For Respondents : Mr.M.Siddharthan Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The first respondent is directed to consider the petition mentioned representation and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the first respondent to pass order one way or the other. Interested persons shall be put on notice before passing the order.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 20.12.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The Assistant Divisional Engineer, Tamilnadu Highways Department, Periyakulam, Theni District.

2.The Divisional Engineer, Tamil Nadu Highways Department, Theni District, Theni.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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