Disposed

R. Murali Mohan v. The Principal Secretary

Madras HC19 Jul 2023WP/806/2018

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What is this about?

The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking a direction to consider his representation regarding sugar prices. A status affidavit by Respondent 7 stated that the State Advised Price was stopped and the Fair and Remunerative Price is fully paid, leaving no outstanding dues. Consequently, the court found no grounds for further orders.

What did the court decide?

No further orders to be passed as the subject matter (State Advised Price) has ceased and Full and Remunerative Price is fully paid.

R. Murali Mohan Vs The Principal Secretary — Service and Employment | Madras HC (2023)

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WP No.806 of 2018

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 19.07.2023

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CORAM :

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THE HON'BLE MR.SANJAY V.GANGAPURWALA, CHIEF JUSTICE

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AND

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.D.AUDIKESAVALU

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R.Murali Mohan

.. Petitioner

versus

1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Agricultural Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 9

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2.The Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 9

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3.The Principal Secretary to Government, Cooperation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 9

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4.The Principal Secretary to Government, Industry Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 9

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5.The Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 9

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6.The Registrar of Cooperative Societies, 170, EVR Road, Dr.Radhakrishnan Nagar, Razaak Garden, SBI Officers Colony, Kilpauk, Chennai 106.

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7.The Director of Sugars, No.690, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai 600 035.

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8.The Commissioner of Agriculture, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005

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9.The Director of Agriculture Chepauk, Chennai 600 005

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10.The Joint Director of Agriculture, Kancheepuram District.

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11.The Managing Director, Maduranthagam Cooperative Sugar Mills Padalam, Kancheepuram District.

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12.The District Collector, Kancheepuram District.

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13.M/s.ICICI Lambard GIC Ltd., Chotabhai Centre, No.140, 2^nd and 3^rd Floor, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai 600 034

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14.The General Manager, Kancheepuram Central Cooperative Bank ltd., No.15-g, Sekkupettai North Street, Kancheepuram 631 501 .. Respondents

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Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 28.12.2017 of the petitioner in the light of G.O.Ms.No.20 Agriculture (S1) Department dated 11.1.2016, G.O.Ms.No.5, Agriculture (S1) dated 5.1.2017, proceedings letter No.E.Va.A.2(Ka)/Co.54(ViKuMa)/211Pala, dated 3.2.2017 and letter No.E.Va.A.2(Ka)/Co.54(ViKuMa)/1435Pala, dated 13.11.2017 of the fifth respondent, proceedings LRNo.G1/11027/2017 dated 28.2.2017 of the respondents 9 and 10, proceedings Na.Ka.No.Ka1/0348/2017

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dated 3.7.2017 and Na.Ka.No.Ka1/0348/2017 dated 28.9.2017 of the 11^th respondent, the proceedings Na.Ka.610/2016-17/B dated 5.7.2017 of 14^th respondent, letter dated 12.7.2017 of the 13^th respondent, proceedings LRNO.PaMeTha1/53376/2017 dated 1.8.2017 of the 9^th respondent and G.O.Ms.No.220 Agriculture (AP6) Department dated 21.07.2016 of the 1^st respondent.

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For the Petitioner : Mr.N.Nithianandam

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For the Respondents : Mr.P.Muthukumar, State Government Pleader, for respondents 1 to 10, 12

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Mr.R.Rajarajan, for respondent No.11

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Mr.T.S.Sundaram for respondent No.13

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Mr.L.P.Shanmugasundaram, for respondent No.14

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by The Hon'ble Chief Justice)

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We have heard Mr.N.Nithianandam, learned counsel for the

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petitioner, Mr.P.Muthukumar, learned State Government Pleader, for respondents 1 to 10, 12, Mr.R.Rajarajan, learned counsel for respondent No.11, Mr.T.S.Sundaram, learned counsel for respondent No.13, Mr.L.P.Shanmugasundaram, learned counsel for respondent No.14.

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The writ petition is filed seeking a direction against the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner within a time-frame and to pass further orders.

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Affidavit is filed by respondent No.7. It is stated that since 2016-17, the State Advised Price has been stopped and from 2017-18 onwards Fair and Remunerative Price as announced by the Government is paid to the farmers. The same is fully paid and settled. No more State Advised Price due is pending as on date.

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In view of the status report filed by respondent No.7, no further orders can be passed in the matter. The writ petition as such, is disposed of. There will be no order as to costs.

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If an individual has any grievance, he could approach the State Government in that regard.

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(S.V.G., CJ.) (P.D.A., J.) 19.07.2023

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Index : yes/no Neutral Citation : Yes/No tar

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To:

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1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Agricultural Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 9

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2.The Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 9

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3.The Principal Secretary to Government, Cooperation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 9

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4.The Principal Secretary to Government, Industry Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 9

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5.The Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 9

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6.The Director of Sugars, No.690, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai 600 035.

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7.The Commissioner of Agriculture, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005

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8.The Director of Agriculture Chepauk, Chennai 600 005

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9.The Joint Director of Agriculture, Kancheepuram District.

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10.The Managing Director, Maduranthagam Cooperative Sugar Mills Padalam, Kancheepuram District.

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11.The District Collector, Kancheepuram District.

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THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND P.D.AUDIKESAVALU, J.

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