Nausad Ali Proprietor v. The Union Of India

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 07.06.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and WMP.Nos.15976, 15977 & 17896 of 2021

1. Nausad Ali, Proprietor, South Indian Timber Traders, No.65/1, Kundrathur Road, Madanandapuram, Porur, Chennai-600 125.

2. G.Ranjith Khan, Partner, Nisha Traders, No.65/1, Kundrathur Raod, Madanandapuram, Porur, Chennai-600 125.

3. A.Parveen, Director, Emperor Timber Trader Pvt., Ltd., No.65/1, Kundrathur Road, Madanandapuram, Porur, Chennai-600 125.

4. G.Ashik Mohammed, Partner, Haji V.M.S.Mohamed Sharfuden Timber & Saw Mill, No.65/1, Kundrathur Road, Madanadapuram, Porur, Chennai-600 125.

... Petitioners Vs.

1. The Union of India, 1/4

Rep. by its Joint Secretary (Plant Protection), Department of Agriculture Co-operation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Room No.238, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi.

2. The Plant Protection Officer, Plant Quarantine Station, Door No.101, Plot No.110, 2nd Street, C.G.E. Colony, Tuticorin District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for issuance of a Writ of Certiorari calling for the records relating to condition No.3 of Office Memorandum in O.M.No.8/131/2016-PP.II dated 28.06.2017 issued by the first respondent and quash the same as illegal. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Sivakumar For Respondent 1 : Mr.K.Subbu Ranga Bharathi Central Government Standing Counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed challenging the condition No.3 of Office Memorandum in O.M.No.8/131/2016-PP.II dated 28.06.2017 issued by the first respondent.

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2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the relief sought for in this writ petition has become infructuous and hence, the writ petition may be dismissed as infructuous.

3. Recorded the submission made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this writ petition is dismissed as infructuous. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. No costs. 07.06.2024 Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking Order gvn G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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To

1. The Union of India, Rep. by its Joint Secretary (Plant Protection), Department of Agriculture Co-operation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Room No.238, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi.

2. The Plant Protection Officer, Plant Quarantine Station, Door No.101, Plot No.110, 2nd Street, C.G.E. Colony, Tuticorin District.

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