// of The Managing Director v. Krishnamoorthy
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ petition, the petitioner sought a mandamus directing state authorities to act on a representation alleging misappropriation of Panchayat funds by local officials. The High Court directed the District Collector to consider the representation and pass orders within four weeks.
What did the court decide?
The District Collector was directed to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 26.7.2022 within four weeks after hearing all concerned.
W.P.No.26297 of 2022
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 29.09.2022
CORAM :
THE HON'BLE MR.T.RAJA, ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.KRISHNAKUMAR
W.P.No.26297 of 2022
R.Rajendiran
.. Petitioner
Vs
- 1.The Director, Vigilance Anti-Corruption, No.283, M.K.N.Road, Alandur, Chennai.
- 2.The District Collector, Mayiladuthurai District, Mayiladuthurai.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the District Collector should be directed to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation regarding alleged misappropriation of Panchayat funds.
What timeline should be set for the affected authority to act on the representation received.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
R.Rajendiran
- respondent
The Director, Vigilance Anti-Corruption, No.283, M.K.N.Road, Alandur, Chennai
- respondent
The District Collector, Mayiladuthurai District, Mayiladuthurai
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police, Mayiladuthurai District, Mayiladuthurai
- respondent
M.Chozharajan
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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