Heard Mr.T.Lajapathi Roy, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.S.C.Herold Singh, learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondents.
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 19.11.2009, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.
3. The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 to 4, 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 19.11.2009, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, as well as to the fourth and the fifth respondents, 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 19.11.2009, 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 disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed.
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1.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil.
2.The Superintendent of Police, Kanyakumari District.
3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kanyakumari, Kanyakumari District.
4.The Inspector of Police, Kanyakumari Police Station, Kanyakumari District.