The petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider his representation dated 20.06.2016 to sell the attached properties in public auction, realize them, distribute the same to the creditors within a stipulated time.
2. The petitioner has given the representation on 20.06.2016 for selling the attached properties and to distribute the Sale Proceeds to the creditors. However, the 1st respondent has not considered the representation given by the petitioner and pass any order till this date.
3. Mr.A.N.Thambidurai, learned Special Government Pleader taking notice for the respondents submitted that the 1st respondent may be directed to consider the petitioner's representation and pass orders in accordance with law.
4. Having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, taking into consideration the limited prayer sought for by the petitioner, without expressing any opinion with regard to the merits of the case, I direct the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.06.2016 and pass orders, on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible not later than six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With this observation, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
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1. The District Revenue Officer/ Competent Authority, Nagapattinam District, Nagapattinam.
2. The Home Secretary, Home Department, St.George Fort, Chennai – 600 009.
M.DURAISWAMY, J.
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