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G.Raja v. The District Collector

Madras HC27 Jan 2022WP/907/2022

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What is this about?

The petitioner filed a writ petition under Article 226 regarding non-compliance with RTI representations. Instead of directly enforcing relief, the High Court directed the petitioner to file an appeal before the appellate authority. Upon appeal filing, the appellate authority must dispose of the matter within two weeks. The writ petition was disposed of accordingly.

What did the court decide?

Directed the petitioner to file an appeal before the appellate authority within two weeks; directed the Appellate Authority to dispose of the appeal within two weeks thereafter.

G.Raja Vs The District Collector — RTI and Transparency | Madras HC (2022)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 27.01.2022

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

W.P.NO. 907 of 2022

G.Raja

...Petitioner

The District Collector, The District Collector Office, Cuddalore-607 001.

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The Commissioner, Nellikuppam, Municipality, Nellikuppam, Cuddalore District-607 105.

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The Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department, Vellar Basin Division, Virudhachalam-606 001.

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The Tahsildar, Panrutti Taluk Office,

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Cuddalore District-607 106.

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EID Parry Indian Limited, No.138, Arungunam Kuchipalayam Road, Nellikuppam, Panrutti, Panrutti Taluk, Cuddalore District-607 105

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....Respondents

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PRAYER:

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Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1^st respondent to dispose the representation of the petitioner dated 28.01.2021 under RTI and to direct the 2^nd respondent to furnish the details sought by petitioner on 15.09.2021 under RTI.

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For petitioner : Mr. J. Harikrishna

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For Respondents : Mrs. C. Sangamithirai, Special Government Pleader for R1-R4

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ORDER

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The present petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to furnish the information as sought for by the petitioner within the time stipulated by this Court.

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Mrs. C. Sangamithirai, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice for respondents 1 to 4.

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It is the case of the petitioner that despite several representations made under Right To Information Act, the information sought for by the petitioner pertaining to illegal encroachment of canals in Nellikuppam Municipality by some private parties, was not provided with by the respondents 1 & 2. Thereafter, the petitioner made a representation dated 28.01.2021 to the 1^st respondent to take necessary action against the 2^nd respondent for not providing the information as sought for and to issue a direction to the 2^nd respondent to furnish the information sought for by the petitioner. However, till date, the same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has come up with the present petition with the aforesaid relief.

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Though very many grounds have been raised, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that it would suffice if this Court issues a direction to the 1^st respondent to consider the representation dated 28.01.2021 and dispose of the same in accordance law within the time stipulated by this Court.

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Learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that the petitioner may file appeal before the appellate authority and the same will be considered and disposed of in accordance with law within a period of two weeks.

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Taking into consideration the submission made by the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, this Court without going into the merits of the case, directs the petitioner to file appeal before the appellate authority within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and on such appeal being filed, the Appellate Authority herein is directed to consider the said appeal and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of two weeks thereafter.

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With the aforesaid direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs.

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Sd/Assistant Registrar(CO)

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//True Copy//

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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NHS

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1.	The District Collector, The District Collector Office, Cuddalore-607 001.
2.	The Commissioner, Nellikuppam, Municipality, Nellikuppam, Cuddalore District-607 105.
3.	The Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department, Vellar Basin Division, Virudhachalam-606 001.
4.	The Tahsildar, Panrutti Taluk Office, Cuddalore District-607 106.
+2ccs +1cc	to Mr. J. Harikrishna, Advocate, S.R.No.5425 to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.5151
	W.P.NO. 907 of 2022
SR(CO CT(02	) /03/2022)

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