1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.08.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P(MD)No.8806 of 2011 and M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2011 P.Mayandi .. Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Collector, Theni District. 2. The Executive Officer, Andipatti Town Panchayat, Andipatti, Theni District. 3. R.Chitra Devi .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the representation dated 10.07.2011 and 18.07.2011 and consequently directing them take steps to prevent the third respondent from making any construction in the common path way where Emergency Exit is situate on the Eastern side of the Theatre in Survey No.913/3A of Andipatti Village. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Alaguram Jothi For Respondents : Mr.TR.Janarthanam, Additional Government Pleader for R.1 and R.2 : Dispensed with for R.3 O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner for a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 10.07.2011 and 18.07.2011 and consequently directing them take steps to prevent the third respondent from making any construction in the common path way where Emergency Exit is situated on the Eastern side of the Theatre in Survey No.913/3A of Andipatti Village. 2. In view of the order to be passed, notice to the third respondent is dispensed with. 3. Heard Mr.J.Alaguram Jothi, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.TR.Janarthanam, learned Additional Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents 1 and 2. 4. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 5. The petitioner has made a representation to the respondents 1 and 2 on 10.07.2011 and 18.07.2011. Since the representation has not been considered so far, this Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner for directing the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the same. 6. Without going into the merits of the petitioner's claim, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation dated 10.07.2011 on its own merits and in accordance with law. The authority shall issue notice to the third respondent before proceeding to take any action so as to avoid the allegations of violation of principles of natural justice. It is made clear that this Court does not express any opinion about the merits of the petitioner's claim and the Authority shall decide the matter on its own merits as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. Consequently the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1. The District Collector, Theni District. 2. The Executive Officer, Andipatti Town Panchayat, Andipatti, Theni District. Ssl SR : 12.08.2011 : 2p/3c W.P(MD)No.8806 of 2011 and M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2011 05.08.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/