Heard Mr.D.Muruganantham, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.Pala Ramasamy, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.
2. This writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's application for the relief package and grant the same to be payable, under the Scheme of "Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam", to the petitioner.
3. Though the prayer sought for by the petitioner, in the present writ petition, is for a larger relief, 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 Nil, within a specified period.
4. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents has no objection for this Court passing such an order.
5. 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 Nil, 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 representation, dated Nil, 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.
6. With the above directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.
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1.The Land Commissioner, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
2.The District Collector, Theni District, Theni.
3.The Tahsildar, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District.
4.The Inspector of Police, Kadamaligundu Police Station, Theni District.