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R.Pandia Rajan v. The District Collector

2025-01-02Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN R.Pandia Rajan ... Petitioner /Vs./

1. The District Collector Chairman of Local Level Committee, Theni District

2. The District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, District Disabled Rehabilitation Office, Collectorate Theni, Theni District.

3. The Commissioner of Police Madurai City, Madurai.

.. Respondents P RAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to appoint the petitioner as a lawful Guardian for petitioner's sister, viz., Muniyammal, who is mentally challenged person, as per provision 14 of National Trust for Welfare of persons with Autism Cerebral Palsy Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999, within a stipulated period fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugapoopathy For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhi Raj Special Government Pleader for R1 & 2 : Mrs.M.Aasha Government Advocate (Crl.side) for R3

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a mandamus to direct the first respondent to appoint the petitioner as a lawful Guardian for petitioner's sister, viz., Muniyammal, who is mentally challenged person, as per provision 14 of National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism Cerebral Palsy Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

3. Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, the first respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, 2/4

after giving an opportunity to the petitioner, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, if not already disposed of.

4. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

02.01.2025 Internet : Yes/No NCC : Yes / No LS TO:-

1. The District Collector Chairman of Local Level Committee, Theni District

2. The District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, District Disabled Rehabilitation Office, Collectorate Theni, Theni District.

3. The Commissioner of Police Madurai City, Madurai.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

LS Order made in Dated:

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