D.Arunkumar v. The Principal Secretary to Government
Case brief
What is this about?
Single-issue Article 226 mandamus disposed at admission stage: Madras High Court directed the Director of Municipal Administration (2nd respondent) to consider petitioner D.Arunkumar's representation dated 22.05.2024 — concerning G.O.(Ms) No.10, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department dated 23.01.2023 — and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within six weeks; disposed with above terms, no costs; counsel P.Siva Sankari for petitioner, C.Selvaraj AGP for respondents; respondents include Principal Secretary (MAWS), Regional Director of Municipal Administration (Chengalpet) and Commissioner, Ponneri Municipality.
What did the court decide?
Direction issued to the 2nd respondent (Director of Municipal Administration) to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.05.2024 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within six weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of at the admission stage with consent of counsel, no costs.