Chitara v. The State Rep by

ORDER By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶2The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to dispose the appeal dated 03.07.2026 preferred as against the rejection order dated 11.06.2026 passed by the 3rd respondent vide Application Nos. TN52026061111662 for issuance of Scheduled Caste (Hindu Panniyandi) Community Certificates.

¶3At the outset, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that appeal filed by petitioner dated 03.07.2026 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed after issuing notice to petitioner and any other interested parties, within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.

¶4In view of the same, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the respondents to consider the appeal filed by Page3 of 5 petitioner dated 03.07.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner and any other interested persons within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy of the order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the appeal and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the appeal on its own merits and in accordance with law.

¶5Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 06-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MKA Page4 of 5 To:

¶1The District Collector, Collectorate, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri 636 705.

¶2The Revenue Divisional officer Revenue Divisional office, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District.

¶3The Tahsildar, Taluk office, Karmangalam, Dharmapuri District 635 111.

¶4The Village Administrative Officer, Poonathanahalli Village, Kovilur Post, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District 635 205. Page5 of 5 MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ J. MKA 06-08-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ Chitara W/o Saravanan, Residing at No 1/121 K Colony, Poonathanahalli, Kovilur Post, Palacode, Dharmapuri Distrct, Tamil Nadu 635 205 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Rep By The District Collector, Collectorate, Dharmapuri Distrct, Dharmapuri 636 705. 2. The Revenue Divisional officer Revenue Divisional office, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District. 3. The Tahsildar, Taluk office, karmangalam, Dharmapuri District 635 111. 4. The Village Administrative officer Poonathanahalli Village, Kovilur Post, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District 635 205. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to dispose the appeal dated 03.07.2026 preferred as against the rejection order dated 11.06.2026 passed by the 3rd respondent vide Application Nos. TN52026061111662 for issuance of Scheduled Caste (Hindu Panniyandi) Community Certificates within a time frame as may be fixed by this honble Page2 of 5 Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Thirumoorthy For Respondent(s): Mrs.Inthu Karunakaran Special Government Pleader (for R1 to R4)