K.Parthiban, 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 K.Parthiban ...

Petitioner Vs The Commissioner Corporation of Tambaram Tambaram Chennai 600 045.

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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 Rajakilpakkam Signal, opp to Freshma & Adityar Complex (South Phasing) shop, Velacherry Main road, Rajakilpakkam, Chennai 600 073, wherein selling fast food, tiffin and other food items by using LPG gas stove therein till the Town Vending Committee is formed and decided on the petitioner's representation dated 31/1/2023 is considered as per the provision of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood Regulation) Act, 2014. For Petitioner ...

Mr.R.Kamaraj For respondents ...

Mrs.P.T.Ramadevi Standing Counsel Page No:1/4

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 Rajakilpakkam Signal, opp to Freshma & Adityar Complex (South Phasing) shop, Velacherry Main road, Rajakilpakkam, Chennai 600 073.

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 respondent 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 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 respondent shall not interfere with Page No:2/4

the running of the petitioner's bunk shop.

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

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To The Commissioner Corporation of Tambaram Tambaram Chennai 600 045.

N. SATHISH KUMAR, J Page No:3/4

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