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Madras High CourtWP/667/2022disposed of

V.Nandhagopal v. The Commissioner

2022-01-27Honourable Mr Justice S.M. Subramaniam3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.01.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM W.P.No.667 of 2022 V.Nandhagopal

...Petitioner

Vs

1. The Commissioner, The Office of Commissioner, The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation, Coimbatore - 641 004.

2. The Assistant Commissioner [North Zone], The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation, Coimbatore - 641 004.

3. The Superintending Engineer, Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/Metro, Coimbatore.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 23.11.2021 for providing electricity service connection, water and basic amenities and physical division of the shop measuring 110 sq.ft. in Shop No.1 situated at Sengadu Corporation Shopping Complex, Ward No.55, within the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation [North Zone] limits within a time frame.

For Petitioner :

Mr.I.Abrar Mohamed Abdullah For Respondents :

Mr.K.Magesh Standing Counsel for R1 & R2

ORDER

The relief sought for in the present writ petition is to consider the representation submitted by the writ petitioner dated 23.11.2021 for providing electricity service connection , water and basic amenities and physical division of the shop

measuring 110 sq.ft. in Shop No.1 situated at Sengadu Corporation Shopping Complex, Ward No.55, within the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation [North Zone] limits. 2.The grievance of the writ petitioner is that the shop was allotted in his favour and he has complied with the terms and conditions of the allotment. As per Clause 9 of the allotment conditions, the electricity service connection should be provided in the name of Coimbatore Corporation through the TANGEDCO.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner made a submission that the shop is to be demarcated in a clear manner enabling the petitioner to carry on his business activities. 4.The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents made a submission that the respondent Corporation has no objection in obtaining electricity service connection in the name of the Commissioner, Corporation, so also the water connection. Regarding the other grievances, the representation submitted by the petitioner is to be considered by following the procedures as contemplated under the provisions of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation Act and Rules. 5.Thus, the respondents are directed to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner on 23.11.2021 and take all appropriate actions and pass orders and communicate the same to the writ petitioner as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6.With these directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. However, there shall be no order as to costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-VI) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar cse

To,

1. The Commissioner, The Office of Commissioner, The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation, Coimbatore - 641 004.

2. The Assistant Commissioner [North Zone], The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation, Coimbatore - 641 004.

3. The Superintending Engineer, Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/Metro, Coimbatore.

+1cc to Mr.K.Magesh, Advocate, S.R.No.4596 W.P.No.667 of 2022 MT(CO) SU(11/02/2022)