THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION NO. 24010 OF 2005 Dated 10th November 2005 Between: Tanikonda Manikya Rao S/o.Dibbaiah and another …Petitioners And The Commissioner of Fisheries, Andhra Pradesh, Mastya Bhavan, Masab Tank, Hyderabad and another. …Respondents THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION NO. 24010 OF 2005 O R D E R: The petitioner is a member of Nadigadda Fishermen Cooperative Society, Guntur District. He states that the president, by name, Madagani China Pullaiah, died on 20.10.2005, and though more than 15 days have elapsed, the respondents have not taken any steps to fill the vacancy, or name any person, to discharge the functions of the president. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners, and learned Government Pleader for Fisheries. The bye-laws provided for contingencies, in the event of death of president or the members, as the case may be. In the ordinary course of things, if the post of president becomes vacant, the vice-president would discharge the functions. It is not known as to whether the vice-president has since taken over the charge, or whether such a course require any orders from the officials. Be that as it may, the petitioner and others claim to have made a representation, dated 24.10.2005, to the respondents, for taking necessary steps. Therefore, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the respondents to consider the representation, dated 24.10.2005, and pass appropriate orders, within four weeks, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. _____________________ 10th November 2005 PAN