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R.Muthukumar v. The District Collector

Madras HC12 Apr 2016WP/13446/2016

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In this writ petition under Article 226, the petitioner sought a mandamus directing the Second Respondent to issue a Hindu Kattu Nayakan (ST) community certificate based on his 2007 application. The Court, with the Government Advocate's submission to take appropriate steps post-enquiry, disposed of the petition directing the authorities to decide on merits within six weeks.

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The writ petition is disposed of; authorities to take decision on merits within six weeks of receipt of copy of order.

R.Muthukumar Vs The District Collector — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2016)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED:12.04.2016

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CORAM:

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THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE SATISH K.AGNIHOTRI and

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THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE V. BHARATHIDASAN

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W.P. No. 13446 of 2016

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R. Muthukumar Petitioner
Vs.
1 The District Collector
Collectorate
Coimbatore District
2 The Divisional Revenue Officer
Coimbatore District 641 018
3 The Tahsildar
Coimbatore North Taluk
Coimbatore Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of
India seeking a writ of mandamus directing the second respondent
to issue community certificate as Hindu Kattu Nayakan to the
petitioner based on his application dated 16.08.2007 within a
time frame.

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For Petitioner : Mr. C. Rajaguru For Respondents : Mrs. T.T. Girija, Government Advocate

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ORDER

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(delivered by SATISH K.AGNIHOTRI, J.)

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Mrs. T.T. Girija, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice for the respondents. With consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal, at the admission stage itself.

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2 According to the petitioner, he has been making representations for issuance of Hindu Kattu Nayakan (ST) community certificate since 16 August 2007. Till date, no step has been taken by the authorities on his representations seeking community certificate. Hence, the instant writ petition seeking

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a writ of mandamus directing the second respondent to issue Hindu Kattu Nayakan (ST) community certificate to the petitioner based on his application dated 16 August 2007.

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3 The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that after conducting enquiry, appropriate steps shall be taken and a decision will be taken on merits and in accordance with law and as per the Division Bench judgment of this Court in G. Venkitasamy and V. Balasubramaniam vs. The Chairman, State Level Scrutiny Committee and Secretary to Government, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Namakkal Kavingar Maaligai, Fort St. George, Chennai – 9¹ , within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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4 In view of the above submission of the learned
Government Advocate, it is ordered accordingly.
The writ petition stands disposed of with the above
observation. Costs made easy.
cad Sd/-
Asst.Registrar
/true copy/
Sub Asst. Registrar
To
1 The District Collector
Collectorate
Coimbatore District
2 The Divisional Revenue Officer
Coimbatore District 641 018
3 The Tahsildar
Coimbatore North Taluk
Coimbatore
+ 2 CCS TO M/s.S.SATHIA CHANDRAN, ADVOCATE SR 22682
+ 1 CC TO THE GOVT.PLEADER, SR 23218
KR/27/4/16
W.P. No.13446 of 2016
1 2016-1-L.W. 289 : (2016) 1 MLJ 606

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R.Muthukumar v. The District Collector

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