G.Sathiyamoorthi v. The Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated: 27/2/2023 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR G.Sathiyamoorthi ...

Petitioner Vs

1. The Commissioner Corporation of Chennai Rippon Buildings Chennai 600 003.

2. The Zonal Executive Engineer (Zone No.9) Corporation of Chennai Nungambakkam ...

Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of mandamus to forbear the respondents from interfering with the running of the petitioner's bunk shop near corporation Park (kokku park), near Valluvar Kottam, Kodambakkam High Road, Chennai 600 034, wherein selling fruits, vegetables and other items till the Township Vending Committee is constituted and the petitioner' representation dated 13/1/2023 is considered as per the provision of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood Regulation) Act, 2014. Page No:1/4

For Petitioner ...

Mr.R.Kamaraj For respondents ...

Mrs.P.T.Ramadevi Standing Counsel - - - - -

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to forbear the respondents from interfering with the running of the petitioner's bunk shop near corporation Park (kokku park), near Valluvar Kottam, Kodambakkam High Road,

2. It is the case of the petitioner that he is running a bunk shop for the past several years and earning a meagre sum for his livelihood. It is his further case that the officials of the respondents are frequently visiting the shop and threatening to remove the shop. Hence, the instant writ petition.

3. Mrs.P.T.Ramadevi, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the respondents and on instruction submitted that the Vending Committee is yet to be constituted and they are awaiting orders from the Government.

4. Once the Vending Committee is formed, petitioner is directed to give a fresh representation and on such representation being given, the Page No:2/4

Vending Committee shall consider the representation of the petitioner, and pass orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two months, thereafter. Till such time, the respondents shall not interfere with the running of the petitioner's bunk shop.

5. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

27/2/2023 Index : Yes / No Internet: Yes Speaking/non speaking order mvs.

To

1. The Commissioner Corporation of Chennai Rippon Buildings Chennai 600 003.

2. The Zonal Executive Engineer (Zone No.9) Corporation of Chennai Nungambakkam Page No:3/4

N. SATHISH KUMAR, J mvs.

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