This writ petition sought a writ of mandamus directing the State Election Commission to consider a 13-year-old representation for bifurcating a Panchayat. The Court dismissed the petition due to the lapse of time but granted liberty to make a fresh representation.
Liberty granted to make a fresh representation to the concerned authority.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 01.11.2019
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN
W.P. 8665 of 2007
R.Prema ... Petitioner Versus 1. State Election Commission of Tamil Nadu, No.6, Revathy Street, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Vadapalani, Chennai-26. 2. The District Collector/ Election Officer, Perambalur District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to dispose of the representation dated 20.10.2006 made by the petitioner for bifurcation of Perali Panchayat, Kunnam Taluk, Perambalur District within a time frame fixed by this Hon'ble Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.R.Ravi For Respondents : Mr.R.Govindasamy, Special Govt. Pleader
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.10.2006 in respect of bifurcation of Perali Panchayat, Kunnam Taluk, Perambalur District.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar(CS IV)
//True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
rpp
To
1. State Election Commission of
Tamil Nadu,
No.6, Revathy Street,
Jawaharlal Nehru Road,
Vadapalani, Chennai-26.
2. The District Collector/
Election Officer,
Perambalur District.
+1 cc to Government Pleader Sr.No. 91551
+1cc to Mr.P.Arumugarajan , Advocate SR.No. 91428
W.P. 8665 of 2007
A.SK(06/01/2020)
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to a direction to consider a 13-year-old representation regarding the bifurcation of a Panchayat.
Whether the delay in filing the present writ petition deprives the court of jurisdiction or discretion to entertain the representation.
Whether the petitioner is entitled to liberty to make a fresh representation after dismissal.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
R.Prema
State Election Commission of Tamil Nadu
V.Bharathidasan
As recorded by the court registry
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