P.Arumugam v. The Commissioner

WP No. 8467 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 11-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE WP No. 8467 of 2026 P.Arumugam ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Commissioner, Salem Corporation, Salem District.

2. The Assistant Commissioner Salem Corporation Ward No.24, Suramangalam ward office Salem District

3. K.Selvakumar ..Respondent(s) Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to cancel the allotment of shop No.44, Assessment No.049/1000282, situated in Ward No.24, New Bus stand, Salem District made in favour of the 3rd respondent herein as illegal, arbitrary and against principles of equality and Natural justice and consequently directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to publish notification for public auction with respect to shop No.44 Assessment No.049/1000282, situated in Ward No.24, New Bus stand, Salem District within a time frame.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.G.Arumugaraja For Respondent(s):

Ms.N.Devi, Standing counsel (R1 & R2) __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

WP No. 8467 of 2026 ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

RKM

ORDER

Since the writ petition has been filed for a mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to cancel the allotment order issued in favour of the third respondent, this writ petition is not maintainable as the petitioner will have to challenge the same by filing a writ of certiorarified mandamus.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner has made an endorsement in the court bundle seeking liberty for the petitioner to challenge the allotment order issued in favour of the third respondent by filing a writ of certiorarified mandamus.

3. Accordingly, in terms of the endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is disposed of by granting liberty as prayed for the by the learned counsel for the petitioner. No Costs. 11-03-2026 RKM WP No. 8467 of 2026 __________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis