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S.Muthupandi v. the Dist. Collector

Madras HC8 Oct 2020WP(MD)/12044/2020

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What is this about?

Petitioner sought a writ for issuance of a community certificate for his children, alleging non-disposal of his representation. Court noted jurisdictional confusion regarding the officer of record, suo-motu impleaded the correct officer (Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur), and directed a fresh representation with specific timelines for decision.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner directed to submit fresh representation to the impleaded 5th respondent within two weeks; 5th respondent to dispose of the same, after enquiry, within six weeks.

S.Muthupandi Vs the Dist. Collector — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2020)

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W.P.(MD)No.12044 of 2020

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.10.2020 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.KIRUBAKARAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P.(MD)No.12044 of 2020

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S.Muthupandi : Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

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2.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

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3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

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4.The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District.

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5.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur. : Respondents

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[R.5 suo-motu impleaded vide order dated 08.10.2020]

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3^rd & 4^th respondents to issue community certificate to the petitioner's children, namely, Muthumari and Palpandi, based on his representation dated 11.07.2018, within a stipulated time limit.

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For Petitioner : Mr.N.Jeyaram Sidharth

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For Respondents: Mr.M.Muthugeethaiyan

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Special Government Pleader

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ORDER

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( Order of the Court was made by N.KIRUBAKARAN, J.)

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The petitioner contends that he belongs to Kattunaicker Community and he has applied for a Community Certificate for his children to the respondents, however, the same has not been issued. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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W.P.(MD)No.12044 of 2020

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Hence, the petitioner has given a representation on 11.07.2018 before the respondents 3 & 4 seeking Community Certificate. Since it has not been disposed of, the petitioner has approached this Court by way of this writ petition.

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Heard N.Jeyaram Sidharth, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.M.Muthugeethaiyan, learned Special Government Pleader, who took notice for the respondents.

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Though the petitioner has given a representation to the District Revenue Officer, Madurai District / second respondent and the Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai / third respondent, it is represented that the Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur has got jurisdiction with regard to the petitioner's village.

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In view of the same, this Court suo motu impleads the Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur, as party respondent / fifth respondent to this writ petition and Mr.M.Muthukeethaiyan, learned Special Government Pleader took notice for the newly impleaded fifth respondent. The petitioner is directed to give a fresh representation to the newly impleaded fifth respondent / Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur, along with required documents, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of the same, the fifth respondent shall consider the same, conduct an enquiry and thereafter, pass appropriate orders, in accordance with law, within a further period of six weeks.

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With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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// True Copy //

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NOTE: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

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W.P.(MD)No.12044 of 2020

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To 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai. 2.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai District, Madurai. 4.The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District. 5.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur. +1 CC to SGP ( SR-19596[F] dated 09/10/2020 ) W.P.(MD)No.12044 of 2020 08.10.2020 BR (CO) NR (29/10/2020) 3P : 7C

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