This writ petition challenging the non-disposal of a 2015 representation was dismissed as misconceived. The court noted the delay in filing, the petitioner's termination of services, and the availability of Division Bench for grievance redressal.
The writ petition was dismissed with no order as to costs.
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W.P.No.1738 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 13..03..2023
Coram
The Honourable DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH
Writ Petition No.1738 of 2023
V.L.(SPL) 213, Sathampakkam Primary,
Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society, Rep. by its President, E.Duraisamy, M/52, S/o Ellappan, Sathmpakkam Village, Walaja Taluk, Ranipet District.
..... Petitioner
-Versus-
4.K.Venkataraman
.... Respondent
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider and pass orders on merits by disposing the written representation made by the
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petitioner on 25.05.2015 within a stipulated time as this court fixes.
For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prakasam For Respondents : Mr.K.V.Sajeev Kumar, Spl. Govt. Pleader for RR1 to 3 Mr.Balan Haridas for R4
ORDER
The petitioner has filed this writ petition in his capacity as President of V.L. (SPL) 213, Sathampakkam Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society. The relief sought is for a mandamus directing the Registrar of Cooperative Societies/R1 to dispose his representation dated 25.05.2015.
all his grievances as against the official as well as the private https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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respondent(s) can very well be put forth in accordance with law before the Division Bench.
In the result, this writ petition is dismissed with the above observation. No costs.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether a W.P. filed in 2023 regarding a 2015 representation can be maintained when the petitioner’s services were terminated and a Division Bench is competent to hear the petwers.
Whether the Writ Court should grant Mandamus to direct disposal of stale representation given the termination of petitioner's services.
V.L.(SPL) 213, Sathampakkam Primary, Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society, Rep. by its President, E.Duraisamy
The Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Kilpauk, Chennai
The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Ranipet Circle
The Inspector of Police, Economic Offence Wing, Vellore
K.Venkataraman
DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH
As recorded by the court registry
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