G.Gopi v. The Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ petition, the petitioner sought a direction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the District Collector to act upon a representation alleging misadministration and misappropriation of Panchayat funds by several respondents. The Court directed the District Collector to consider the representation and pass orders within four weeks.
What the court decided
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 is directed to consider the representation regarding alleged misappropriation of Panchayat funds.
Whether the petitioner is entitled to a writ of mandamus directing the authorities to take action on his representation.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
R.Rajendiran
- respondent
The Director, Vigilance Anti-Corruption
- respondent
The District Collector, Mayiladuthurai District
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police, Mayiladuthurai District
- respondent
M.Chozharajan
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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