Dismissed

G.Devarajan v. The Chief Election

Madras HC11 Jan 2016WP/79/2016

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What is this about?

The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to announce a new Election Code of Conduct and ensure democratic elections before any election was scheduled. The court held that no election was yet announced, the Code had not come into force, and the petitioner should approach the Election Commission directly for precautions during the actual elections. The petition was dismisse

What did the court decide?

The writ petition seeking a Writ of Mandamus was dismissed.

G.Devarajan Vs The Chief Election — Election Law | Madras HC (2016)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 11.01.2016

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, CHIEF JUSTICE and THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.SATHYANARAYANAN

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W.P.No.79 of 2016

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G.Devarajan .. Petitioner-in Person
vs
1. The Chief Election Commissioner,
Election Commission of India,
Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road,
New Delhi-110 001.
2. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO),
Government of Tamilnadu,
Fort St. George, Secretariat,
Chennai-600 009.
3. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO),
Election Commission of Tamilnadu,
208/2, Jawaharlal Nehru Road,
Arumbakkam,
Chennai-106. .. Respondents

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Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issue of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to take note of the contents of the representation and announce the New Election Code of Conduct at once and ensure that the elections are conducted in a democratic manner with utmost protection and pronounce suitable orders for implementing the same.

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For Petitioner .. Mr.G.Devarajan Party-in-Person For Respondents .. Mr.Niranjan Rajagopalan for M/s.G.R.Associates for R1 Mr.STS.Moorthy Government Pleader assisted by Mr.V.R.Kamalanathan Addl. G.P. for R2 and R3

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O R D E R

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(Order of the Court was made by The Hon'ble Chief Justice)

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The petitioner seeks direction against the Election Commission of India for conduct of fair election which is yet to be announced. No Election Code has come into force as yet. The Election Commission of India is the competent body to look into all these aspects and to control any violations which may occur. It is for the petitioner to approach the Election Commission of India in this behalf, which would naturally take all precautions when the elections are held. We are, thus, not inclined to entertain this petition.

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The writ petition is dismissed. No costs.
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Assistant Registrar(CS-II)
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Sub-Assistant Registrar
To
1. The Chief Election Commissioner,
Election Commission of India,
Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road,
New Delhi-110 001.
2. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO),
Government of Tamilnadu,
Fort St. George, Secretariat,
Chennai-600 009.
3. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO),
Election Commission of Tamilnadu,
208/2, Jawaharlal Nehru Road,
Arumbakkam,
Chennai-106.
+ 1 cc to Govt.Pleader SR 2326
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prk25/1 W.P.No.79 of 2016

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