1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.08.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.MANIKUMAR W.P.(MD).No.8453 of 2011 and M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2011 S.Muthaiya, S/o.Subbaiah, Over Head Water Tank Operator : Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 2.The Block Development Officer, Thiruchuli Panchayat Union, having his office at Reddiyapatti, Virudhunagar District. 3.Kulasekara Nalloor 2nd Grade Panchayat, represented by its President, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District. : Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issue of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent herein to consider the grievance of the petitioner expressed in the representation dated 14.07.2011 and to pass suitable orders thereon in accordance with existing rules. For Petitioner : Mr.K.M.Vijaiyakumar For Respondents 1&2 : Mr.B.Pugalendhi Special Government Pleader ORDER ****** Mandamus sought for is against the District Collector, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District, the first respondent herein, to consider the grievance of the petitioner expressed in his representation dated 14.07.2011. 2. According to the petitioner, the President of Kulasekara Nalloor 2nd Grade Panchayat, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District, the third respondent herein is preventing him from discharging his duties as Over Head Water Tank Operator. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 3. Pleadings disclose that the petitioner has already been issued with a show cause notice by the third respondent. Without expressing any opinion as to whether the third respondent is violating any of the service rights of the petitioner, a direction is issued to the District Collector, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District, the first respondent herein to look into the grievances expressed by the petitioner in his representation dated 14.07.2011 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, if necessary, after providing sufficient opportunity to the President of Kulasekara Nalloor 2nd Grade Panchayat, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District, the third respondent, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. The Writ Petition stands disposed of in the above terms. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(W) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar. 2.The Block Development Officer, Thiruchuli Panchayat Union, having his office at Reddiyapatti, Virudhunagar District. +One Cc to Mr.K.M.Vijayakumar, Advocate, SR.No.25640 +One CC to The Spl. Govt. Pleader, SR.No.25582 SML rl/5c – 8.8.2011 Order made in W.P.(MD).No.8453 of 2011 Dated:- 01.08.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/