Heard M/s.P.Jeyapaul Associates, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, the learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 and Mr.K.A.Thirumalaiyappan, learned counsel appearing for the 4th respondent.
2. At this stage of the hearing of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner had submitted that it would suffice, if the second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 02.10.2009, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.
3. The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of 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 representation, dated 02.10.2009, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, as well as to the other parties concerned, 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 representation, dated 02.10.2009 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 allowed, with the above directions. No costs.
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1.The Superintendent of Police, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.
2.The Inspector of Police, Arumughaneri Police Station, Tiruchendur Taluk.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchendur Division, Tiruchendur, Tuticorin District.
4.The Executive Officer, Authoor Town Panchayat, Tiruchendur Taluk, Tuticorin District.