BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Reserved on : 27.09.2023 Pronounced On : 17.11.2023 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.K. RAMAKRISHNAN W.P(MD)No.18236 of 2023 J.Maruthayi ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Director, Director of Vigilance and Anti Corruption (DVAC)

No.293, M.K.N.Road, Alandur, Chennai-600 016.

2. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

3. The Joint Director, Department of Agriculture, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.

4. The Block Development Officer, Paramakudi Panchayat Union, Ramanathapuram District.

5. The Secretary, Vengolore Village Panchayat, Paramakudi Panchayat Union, Ramanathapuram District.

6. Jeganvijay

7. Abirami ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ, Order or Direction in the nature of WRIT OF MANDAMUS directing the 1^st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.06.2023 and consequently direct the respondent's 2 to 5 take action against the respondents 6 & 7 for misappropriation of fund in the year 2018-2020 at Vengalore Village Panchayat, Paramakudi Panchayat Union, Ramanathapuram District.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Jey