The High Court, Madras dismissed this writ petition challenging an order dated 15.09.2022. The petitioner sought to quash an election regarding the post of Head, Forest Team and direct a proper election. The Court held that since the election had already been conducted and completed, directions could not be issued as a matter of right.
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W.P.No.3824 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 10.02.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR
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Saravanan
.. Petitioner
Versus 1.The Chief Forest Officer Panakal Building Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015
2.The District Forest Officer Forest Range Collectorate Campus Villupuram
3.The Forest Officer Gingee Circle Gingee, Tindivanam District
4.Ramamoorthy .. Respondents
Prayer:Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the third respondent in Na.Ka.No.133/2022 dated 15.09.2022 quash the same and consequently direct the respondents 1 to 3 to conduct proper election for the post of Head, Forest Team, Pungalapettai Forest team.
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For Petitioner : Mr.S.N.Subramani For Respondent : Mrs.R.Anitha for R1 to 3 Special Government Pleader
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the Order passed by the
third respondent in Na.Ka.No.133/2022 dated 15.09.2022, quash the same and consequently direct the respondents 1 to 3 to conduct proper election for the post of Head, Forest Team, Pungalapettai Forest team.
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petition stands dismissed. No costs.
10.02.2023
dhk Index : Yes / No Speaking Order : Yes / No Neutral Citation : Yes / No
To
1.The Chief Forest Officer Panakal Building Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015
2.The District Forest Officer Forest Range Collectorate Campus Villupuram
3.The Forest Officer Gingee Circle Gingee, Tindivanam District
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N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the writ court should issue directions to conduct an election for the post of Head Forest Team after the election has already been concluded.
If no other candidates filed nominations for the election held on 10.09.2022, whether the election validity can be challenged.
Saravanan
The Chief Forest Officer
The District Forest Officer
The Forest Officer
Ramamoorthy
N. Sathish Kumar
As recorded by the court registry
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