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Mrs.Vanaroja, v. The District Collector of

Madras HC24 Aug 2017WP/22713/2017

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The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking mandamus to direct authorities to act on her representation regarding alternate housing allocation. The court, without deciding merits, directed respondents to pass orders within eight weeks while maintaining status quo, unless the petitioner is found to be an encroacher.

What did the court decide?

Dated 29.06.2017 representation considered and orders passed within eight weeks; status quo maintained pending orders.

Mrs.Vanaroja, Vs The District Collector of — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2017)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 24.08.2017

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CORAM

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The Honourable MR. JUSTICE M.DURAISWAMY

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W.P.No.22713 of 2017 and W.M.P.No.23805 of 2017

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Vanaroja ... Petitioner
Vs
1.The District Collector of Thiruvallur,
Thiruvallur District.
2.The Secretary,
The Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board,
No.5, Kamarajar Salai,
Triplicane, Chennai 5.
3.The Thasildhar,
Thiruvottiyur,
Chennai 19. ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the
Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of
mandamus directing the respondents to consider the
representation of the petitioner dated 29.06.2017and pass
necessary orders within a stipulated time.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Ponnusamy

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For Respondents : Mr.E.Balamurugan,

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Additional Government Pleader (R1 & 3) Mr.M.Rajasekar (R2)

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ORDER

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Mr.E.Balamurugan, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents 1 and 3 and Mr.M.Rajasekar, learned counsel takes notice for the 2^nd respondent. By consent, the main writ petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage itself.

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The petitioner has filed the above writ petition to issue a writs of mandamus directing the respondents to consider and pass orders on her representation dated https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 29.06.2017, within a stipulated time.

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The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that in spite of the fact that the petitioner has given a representation as early as on 29.06.2017, requesting the authorities to allot and provide alternate ready built house for her immediate occupation, since she cannot stand in the street without alternative house, the 1^st respondent has not passed any order so far.

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Mr.E.Balamurugan, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1and 3 submitted that the 1^st and 3^rd respondents may be directed to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 29.06.2017, in accordance with law, within a time frame.

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Having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, without expressing any opinion with regard to the merits of the case, I direct the 1^st and 3^rd respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.06.2017 and pass orders in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Till such time, status-quo shall be maintained. However, I make it clear that in the event of the petitioner found to be an encroacher, the respondents are at liberty to evict her in accordance with law.

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With this observation, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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Sd/Assistant Registrar(CS III) //True Copy// rg Sub Assistant Registrar To

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1.The District Collector of Thiruvallur, Thiruvallur District.

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2.The Secretary, The Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Triplicane, Chennai 5.

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3.The Thasildhar, Thiruvottiyur, Chennai 19.

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+1cc to Mr.R.Ponnusamy, Advocate, S.R.No.60983 +1cc to Mr.M.Rajasekar, Advocate, S.R.No.61137 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.61711

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W.P.No.22713 of 2017

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SK(CO)

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ CA(11/09/2017)

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