This order dismisses a writ petition challenging the functioning of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes. The court held that while grievances can be addressed, dissolving the constitutional body is not in the interest of the Scheduled Caste community.
Writ petition dismissed. No order as to costs. Consequent WMP closed.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 08.01.2024
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.SANJAY V.GANGAPURWALA, CHIEF JUSTICE
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY
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Madurai Mavatta Devendra Kula Velalar
Uravinmurai Sangam
Represented by its
President C. Selvakumar
: Petitioner
versus
Office of the President of India
Rashtrapathi Bhavan, New Delhi India 110 004
Represented by its Secretary
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, New Delhi
3.The Secretary National Commission for Scheduled castes 5th Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi 110 003 : Respondents
Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first Respondent to dissolve the 3rd Respondent commission based on the representation dated 16.12.2019 made by the petitioner's Association to the 1st Respondent.
For the Petitioner : Mr.Rajapandi for Mr.K.Kannan For the Respondents : Mr.V.Chandrasekar Page 1 of 5
ORDER
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(Made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) We have heard Mr.Rajapandi, learned counsel for the petitioner
and Mr.V.Chandrasekar, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.
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India and the Commission has to perform the same.
no order as to costs. Consequently, WMP No.2683 of 2020 is closed.
(S.V.G., CJ.) (D.B.C., J.) 08.01.2024 Index : Yes/No Neutral Citation : Yes/No tar
To
Office of the President of India Rashtrapathi Bhavan, New Delhi India 110 004
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, New Delhi
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New Delhi 110 003
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THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.
(tar)
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether a writ petition seeking dissolution of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes due to alleged bias is maintainable.
Whether blanket prayers to dissolve constitutional bodies are in the interest of the protected community.
3 provisions across 1 enactments
Madurai Mavatta Devendra Kula Velalar
Uravinmurai Sangam
Secretary, Office of the President of India
Union of India
Secretary, National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Sanjay V. Gangapurwala
D. Bharatha Chakravarthy
As recorded by the court registry
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