S. Patchai Muthu v. Chairperson Agriculture Debt Waiver & Debt Relief Scheme - 2008, Acting By The Secretary, Department Of Finance Service, Ministry Of Finance
2014-09-22
M.JAICHANDREN, R.MAHADEVAN
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Judgment : M. Jaichandren, J. 1. Heard Ms. K.Elil Selvi, the learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner, Mr. A.Uthaman, the learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the first respondent and Mr. S.Sethuraman, the learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the second respondent. 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 29.04.2013, is directed to be disposed of, by the first respondent, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. 3. The learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the first respondent and the learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the second respondent, have no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 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 petitioner, the first respondent is directed to consider and dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 29.04.2013, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording sufficient opportunity to the petitioner. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated29.04.2013, to the first respondent, along with a copy of this order. 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.