1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.7.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P.(MD)No. 7900 of 2011 N.Swaminathan ... Petitioner Vs. The Under Secretary to Government Handlooms, Handicrafts,Textiles and Khadi Department, Secretariate, Chennai 600 009. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider and pass orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 18.8.2010 within a time framed fixed by this Court and pass as and such necessary orders as this Court may deem appropriate in the circumstances of the case. For Petitioner : Mr. K.K.Senthil For Respondent : Mr. Tr.Janarthanan Additional Government Pleader O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider and pass orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 18.8.2010. 2. Heard Mr.K.K.Senthil, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent. 3. By consent of both the parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal. 4. The petitioner claims that he is an 'A' class member of Thirubuvanam Cholan Silk and Handloom Weavers Cooperative Production and Sales Society limited. According to the petitioner, the Society has run into rough weather resulting in great loss and a complaint has also been given to the Director to take action against the erring officials. Petitioner states that he made a detailed representation on 18.8.2010 to the respondent which has been acknowledged. Another representation was given on 23.8.2011. Since no action has been taken, the Writ Petition has been filed for the above said reliefs. 5. Heard the learned Additional Government Pleader who states that the authority will take action on the representation on its merits within a period as specified by this Court. 6. Without going into merits of the case, the respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.08.2010 on merits and in accordance with law expeditiously and if any https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 person will be affected by such action. Such person shall be duly noticed to avoid allegation of violation of the principles of natural justice. It is made clear that this Court does not express any opinion on the merits of the complaint and the authority concerned shall deal with the matter on its own merits and as per law. 7. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (P&A) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Under Secretary to Government Handlooms, Handicrafts,Textiles and Khadi Department, Secretariate, Chennai 600 009. +1CC TO THE SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER SR.23537 Ses SR ; 04.08.2011 : 2p/3c W.P.(MD)No. 7900 of 2011 15.7.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/