Writ petition filed under Article 226 seeking mandamus to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's Mercy Petition dated 30.07.2021 within a stipulated period. The court directed disposal.
Directed the respondent to dispose of the mercy petition dated 30.07.2021 within eight weeks from the date of receipt of the order.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 02.09.2021
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN
W.P.No.18204 of 2021
(Through Video Conferencing)
N.T.Senthil Kumar ... Petitioner
Vs
The Director General of Police, Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore,
Chennai – 600 004. ... Respondent
Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's Mercy Petition dated 30.07.2021 within a stipulated period.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Concious Elango for
Mr.A.R.Nixon : Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal Government Advocate
For Respondent : Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal
ORDER
Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate for the respondent.
2.The learned counsel Government Advocate submits that appropriate orders will be passed by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.07.2021.
3.Recording the same, this writ petition is disposed by directing the respondent to dispose the mercy petition dated 30.07.2021 within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.
Assistant Registrar(CCC)
//True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
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To The Director General of Police, Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004. +1 cc to Mr.A.R.Nixon, Advocate Sr.NO. 44181 W.P.No.18204 of 2021 BD (CO) A.SK(13.10.2021)
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's mercy petition within a stipulated period.
Whether a writ of mandamus can be issued directing the respondent to consider the miscellaneous petition dated 30.07.2021.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
N.T.Senthil Kumar
The Director General of Police
C. Saravanan
As recorded by the court registry
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