Back
2025 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 80377
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
S.M. SUBRAMANIAM, A.D.MARIA CLETE, JJ
A. SIVAPERUMAL – Appellant
Versus
THE COMMISSIONER – Respondent
W.P(MD)Nos.13762 & 15759 of 2020
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.S.Pugalendhi, K.K.Ramesh
For the Respondents: Mr.P.Thilak Kumar, Mr.N.Vignesh, Mr.K.Govindarajan, Mr.H.Arumugam, Mr.Su.Srinivasan, Mr.K.Gokul, Mr.S.Jeyasingh
Administrative decisions regarding agricultural infrastructure improvements must be assessed by the government without direct court mandates unless legal malfeasance is shown.
Headnote:(A) Constitution of India - Article 226 - Writ of Mandamus - Petitioner sought directions for action against corrupt activities and improvements in agriculture infrastructure - Administration is bound to consider the representation of the petitioner. (Paras 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8)
(B) Administrative decisions - Courts will not interfere with policy decisions of the authorities unless there’s malfeasance or inaction - The plea to consider enhancing warehouse facilities and direct procurement centers acknowledged, but left to the Administrative body to assess requirements. (Paras 5, 7, 9)
Facts of the case:
The petitions filed highlight the lack of sufficient agricultural storage and infrastructure for farmers, urging the government to take action. The petitions were based on representations made on specific dates.
Findings of Court:
The court reaffirmed that the administration must assess the warehouse situation while indicating no direct orders could be issued on policy matters.
Issues: Whether the allegations of corruption warranted direct intervention by the court, and if infrastructure improvements requested by the petitioner were justifiable actions.
Ratio Decidendi: The court emphasized the need for governmental review and action concerning infrastructure, while it refrained from overstepping by enforcing mandates that are policy-driven.
Result: Writ Petitions are disposed of.
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. petitioner seeks action for agricultural issues. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. court allows government to assess actions regarding agriculture. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. final orders affirm disposal of petitions without costs. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
COMMON ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.) W.P(MD)No.13762 of 2020 has been instituted to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to take appropriate action against the fourth respondent based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.08.2020.
2.W.P(MD)No.15759 of 2020 has been instituted to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to instruct the 3 to 6 respondents: A. to set up warehouses in each panchayat for the farmers to store the food grains safely at low rent in Tamilnadu; B. to increase the number of direct procurement center with all facilities in Tamilnadu; C. to provide tharpaai and sheds at a larger level in all direct procurement centers in Tamil Nadu D. to install CCTV Cameras with the latest technology in each direct procurement center in Tamil Nadu and E. By considering the petitioner's representation dated
19.10.2020.
3.Regarding the allegations of corrupt activities in W.P(MD)No.13762 of 2020, a specific complaint is to be filed before the competent authority. In the event of receiving any such complaint, the authority concerned is bound to take an action to ascertain the truth and initiate all further actions in the manner known to law.
4.The omnibus reliefs sought for in the Writ Petition in W.P(MD)No.15579 of 2020 cannot be issued by the High Court in the said Writ Petition.
5.Administrative decisions are to be taken by the Government for providing services to the farmers, strategically in various locations.
6.The petitioner, appearing in person, submitted that the existing warehouse facilities are insufficient.
7.The learned Government Pleader submitted that warehouses are being constructed periodically on need basis by the Government.
However, if more numbers are required, it is to be considered by the Government in the interest of the farmers and to protect agricultural produce.
8.With respect to the other reliefs, the authorities concerned have to look into the same for providing better services to the people in that locality.
9.With these observations, these Writ Petitions are disposed of.
There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.
