The High Court dismissed this writ petition filed under Article 226 as premature. The court held that because the petitioner's representation was dated on the same day as the petition, the petitioner should have approached the authority first before seeking judicial intervention.
No costs.
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W.P.No.16695 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 06.06.2023
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH
W.P.No.16695 of 2023
Murugesan
.. Petitioner
vs
The State Rep. By
1.The Registrar O/o. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, NV Natarajan Maaligai, No.170, Periyar EVR High Road, Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010.
2.The Deputy Registrar, O/o. The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Teachers Colony, Thirukovilur Taluk, Kallakurichi District.
3.The Sales Officer, The Sub-Registrar cum Filed Officer Nainarpalayam Primary Agricultural Co-operative Society, Nainarpalayam Village, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District. .. Respondents
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing 2nd respondent to refund the money of Rs.51,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty One Lakhs Only) with 18% interest pursuant to the petitioner's representation dated 17.05.2023.
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W.P.No.16695 of 2023
DR. ANITA SUMANTH,J.
For Petitioner : Mr.A.R.Akhilan
ORDER
This writ petition is pre-mature for the reason that the representation of the petitioner is itself dated 17.05.2023 and thus, the petitioner should have pursued the matter before the authority prior to institution thereof. It was for the aforesaid reason, this writ petition is dismissed. No costs.
06.06.2023
Index:Yes/No Neutral Citation:Yes/No ssm To
1.The Registrar O/o. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, NV Natarajan Maaligai, No.170, Periyar EVR High Road, Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010.
2.The Deputy Registrar, O/o. The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Teachers Colony, Thirukovilur Taluk, Kallakurichi District.
3.The Sales Officer, The Sub-Registrar cum Filed Officer Nainarpalayam Primary Agricultural Co-operative Society, Nainarpalayam Village, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a writ petition filed immediately after a representation can be considered premature.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Murugesan
The State Rep. By The Registrar O/o. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies
The State Rep. By The Deputy Registrar
The State Rep. By The Sales Officer
Anita Sumanth
As recorded by the court registry
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