K.Rakkappan, v. The Principal Secretary to Government,

ORDER The Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 2 to 5 to consider the petitioner's representation dated

23.02.2026.

¶2Upon hearing the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and on perusal of the representation, it is seen that the petitioner seeks waiver of an agricultural jewel loan, claiming eligibility under G.O.Ms.No.15, Cooperation, Food and Consumer Protection (CC1) Department, dated 08.02.2021.

¶3Ms.P.B.Ahamed Yashmin Parvin, learned Government Advocate, taking notice on behalf of the respondents, submitted that a due enquiry has already been conducted, wherein out of 194 borrowers, only 37 were found eligible under the said Government Order. It is further submitted that a reasoned (speaking) order will be passed on the petitioner's representation.

¶4In view of the above submission, the respondents 2 to 5 are directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.02.2026 and pass a reasoned order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a web copy of this order, without insisting upon a certified copy.

¶5With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

17.03.2026

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1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Cooperation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Fort St. George, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Registrar of Cooperative Societies, O/o.The Registrar of Cooperative Societies, No.170, N.V.Natarajan Maaligai, E.V.R. High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010.

3.The Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies, O/o.The Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Madurai Region, Ground Floor, Thirupuramkundram Road, Near Palanganatham Roundana, Madurai – 625 003.

4.The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, O/o.The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Madurai Circle, Ground Floor, Thirupuramkundram Road, Near Palanganatham Roundana, Madurai – 625 003.

5.The Administrator, A-2982, Pallapatti Primary Agricultural Co-perative Credit Society, Pallapatti, Melur Taluk, Madurai District - 625 103. D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY

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17.03.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.03.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY K.Rakkappan ... Petitioner -vs- 1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Cooperation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Fort St. George, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Registrar of Cooperative Societies, O/o.The Registrar of Cooperative Societies, No.170, N.V.Natarajan Maaligai, E.V.R. High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010. 3.The Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies, O/o.The Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Madurai Region, Ground Floor, Thirupuramkundram Road, Near Palanganatham Roundana, Madurai – 625 003. 4.The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, O/o.The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Madurai Circle, Ground Floor, Thirupuramkundram Road, Near Palanganatham Roundana, Madurai – 625 003. 5.The Administrator, A-2982, Pallapatti Primary Agricultural Co-perative Credit Society, Pallapatti, Melur Taluk, Madurai District - 625 103. ... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 to 5 to consider petitioner's representation dated 23.02.2026 and consequently waive his agricultural jewel loan in light of G.O.Ms.No.15, Cooperation, Food and Consumer Protection (CC1) Department, within a stipulated time as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Yogeswar For Respondents : Ms.P.B.Ahamed Yashmin Parvin Government Advocate