Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned counsels appearing for the respondents.
2. At this stage of the hearing of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice if the second respondent is directed to dispose of the application, dated 4.3.2008, within a stipulated time.
3. The learned counsels appearing for the respondents, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court.
4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the second respondent is directed to dispose of the application, dated 4.3.2008, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the application, dated 4.3.2008, to the second respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter.
5. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed.
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1. The Registrar, Office of the Joint Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Ganapathy Nagar, Thanjavur.
2.The Deputy Registrar, Office of the Deputy Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Sarangapani Sannathi Street, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.
3.The Special Officer, Z-825, Cholapuram Primary Agricultural Co-operative Bank Limited, Cholapuram, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.