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2014 DIGILAW 2339 (MAD)

T. Rathinavel v. District Collector

2014-08-04

M.JAICHANDREN, R.MAHADEVAN

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Judgment : M. Jaichandren, J. 1. Heard Mr.G.Thalaimutharasu, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.A.K.Baskarapandian, learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2. 2. At this stage of the hearing of the Writ Petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner had submitted that it would suffice, if the representation of the petitioner, dated 04.02.2013, is directed to be disposed of, by the second respondent, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. 3. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2 has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. He had submitted that the petitioner had submitted the representations before the first respondent and the petitioner may be directed to submit fresh representation to the second respondent. 4. In view of the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of this Writ Petition and in view of the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the parties concerned, the petitioner is directed to make fresh representation to the second respondent within a period of fifteen days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of such representation, the second respondent is directed to consider and dispose of the representation of the petitioner, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks thereafter, after affording sufficient opportunity to the respondents 3 to 6. However, it is made clear, that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter. 5. The Writ Petition stands disposed of, with the above directions. No costs.