Madras High CourtWP/6584/2022disposed of

G.Subramanian v. The Competent Authority/Dro

2022-07-01Honourable Mr Justice N. Sathish Kumar2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED :01.07.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR W.P.No.6584 of 2022 G.Subramanian ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Competent Authority/DRO, Chennai Collector's Office, Chennai - 600 001.

2. The State represented by, The Inspector of Police, Economic Offences Wing-II, Chennai.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, direction to the first respondent herein to sell the remaining properties by auction, distribute the sale proceeds, including the available amount, to the depositors.

For Petitioner : Mr.Rajesh Ramanathan For Respondents : Mr.A.Gokulakrishnan Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking to direct the competent authority to sell the properties and distribute the sale proceeds, including the available amount, to the depositors.

2. The Competent Authority is present before this Court. It is submitted by him that except one property at Velachery, which is subject matter of the appeal in Hon'ble Apex Court, he would take expedite steps to sell other properties.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the first respondent.

4. In such view of the matter, this Court is of the opinion that no further orders are required and the Competent Authority is directed to expedite the sale of the property, so that the sale proceeds would be disbursed to the distributors. Further, the petitioner is also at liberty to approach the Competent Authority after identifying the sellers.

5. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-IX) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar ham To

1. The Competent Authority/DRO, Chennai Collector's Office, Chennai - 600 001.

2. The Inspector of Police, Economic Offence Wing-II, Chennai.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

+2ccs to M/s.Rajesh Ramanathan, Advocate, S.R.No.41739 W.P.Nos.6584 of 2022 SMI(CO) UMA(15/07/2022)