P.Vellai Pandi, 97/3 Main Road v. The Chairman, Indian Oil
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated: 10.01.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH S.Vellai Pandi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Chairman, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., G.9, Allyavar Jung Marg, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400 051, India.
2.The Executive Director, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
(Marketing Division) Indian Oil Bhavan, 139, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Chennai - 600 034.
3.The General Manager (L.P.G), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Marketing Division) Indian Oil Bhavan, 139, Mahatma Gandhi Road Chennai - 600 034.
4.The Deputy General Manager (LPG), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
Indian Oil Bhavan, 139, Mahatma Gandhi Road Chennai - 600 034.
5.The Chairman Dealer Selection Committee Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., 139 Mahatma Gandhi Road Chennai 600 034.
6.D.Muthukumar ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records of the respondents, and the impugned order passed by the 3rd respondent in Ref.No.TNL/S/221 dated 02.07.2010 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd Respondent to allot the LPG Distributorship to the petititioner/2nd person in the empanelment list dated 22.8.2009 for Tenkasi Town, Thirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. For Petitioner : Mr.Karthikeyan for Mr.M.Vijayakumar For Respondents : Mr.P.N.Radha Krishnan, [for R1 to R5] No appearance [for R6]
O R D E R
Mr.Karthikeyan, learned counsel, who represents the first counsel on record who is stated to be unwell, fairly accedes to the position that nothing effectively survives in this writ petition, as on date.
2.The challenge is to an order passed by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited allotting a distributorship of LPG under the SC category at Tenkasi, Tirunelveli District to R6. R6 is not represented, though he has been served and his name figures in the cause list.
3.Learned counsel appearing for R1 to R5 would submit that R6 is managing the distributorship till date. This Court hence finds no need to intervene to upset the apple
cart at this distance. Needless to say, the petitioner is always at liberty to apply for future calls for distributorship, if and when they are made. 4.This writ petition is dismissed and the impugned order is confirmed. No costs. 10.01.2023 vs Index : Yes / No Speaking Order / Non Speaking Order To 1.The Chairman, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., G.9, Allyavar Jung Marg, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400 051, India.
2.The Executive Director Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
(Marketing Division) Indian Oil Bhavan, 139, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Chennai - 600 034.
3.The General Manager (L.P.G), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
(Marketing Division) Indian Oil Bhavan, 139, Mahatma Gandhi Road Chennai - 600 034.
4.The Deputy General Manager (LPG), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
Indian Oil Bhavan, 139, Mahatma Gandhi Road Chennai - 600 034.
5.The Chairman Dealer Selection Committee Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.,
139 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Chennai 600 034.
Dr.ANITA SUMANTH,J.
vs 10.01.2023