G.Sakthivel v. The Chairman
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 20.07.2016
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.4453 of 2014 and M.P.No.1 of 2014 G.Sakthivel ... Petitioner Vs.
1.
The Chairman Government Cable TV Network Corporation Chennai.
2.
The Special Tahsildar Government Cable TV Network Collectorate, Salem.
3.
The Inspector of Police Mallur Police Station Mallur, Salem -3.
4.
M.Senthilkumar ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the second respondent to resume cable TV service connections for Adi Dravidar Street, Gajalnaickenpatti, Salem Taluk and District. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prakasam For Respondents : Mr.Abdul Saleem for R1 Mr.P.Karthikeyan Government Advocate for RR2 and 3 No appearance - R4
ORDER
Heard the learned counsels appearing on behalf of the petitioner, as well as the respondents 1 to 3. There is no appearance on behalf of the fourth respondent, in spite of the name of the fourth respondent having been printed in the cause list, after service of Court notice on him.
2.This writ petition has been filed, praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS, directing the second respondent to resume cable TV service connections for Adi Dravidar Street, Gajalnaickenpatti, Salem Taluk and District. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/
3.Though various grounds have been raised in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the second respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's representation, dated 07.02.2014, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. 4.The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the second respondent has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court.
5.In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 07.02.2014, and pass appropriate orders thereon, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, the fourth respondent, as well as to the other persons concerned, if any. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 07.02.2014, to the second respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter.
6.The writ petition is disposed of, with the above direction. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS VI) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar vj2 To 1.
The Special Tahsildar Government Cable TV Network Collectorate, Salem.
2.
The Inspector of Police Mallur Police Station Mallur, Salem -3.
+1cc to Mr.C.Prakasam, Advocate, S.R.No.41154 +1cc to Mr.Abdul Saleem, Advocate, S.R.No.41390 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.41316 W.P.No.4453 of 2014 TM(CO) CA(08/08/2016) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/