Nivas.D v. The Thalaivasal Panchayat

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.03.2026 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Nivas. D ... Petitioner Vs.

The Thalaivasal Panchayat, Represented by its Special Officer, Office of the Panchayat, Thalaivasal, Attur, Salem - 636 112.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 28.01.2026 for extension of the licence granted to the petitioner for the collection of market fee/toll for the 'Daily Market' and 'Weekly Market' at Thalaivasal Panchayat the financial year 2026 - 2027 in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Ms.N.Kalaivani for M/s.Richardson Wilson For Respondent : Mr.K.Surendran Additional Government Pleader *****

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to extend the petitioner's licence granted for the collection of market fee/toll Page No.1 of 4

for the 'daily market' and 'weekly market' at Thalaivasal Panchayat, based on the petitioner's representation, dated 28.01.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. Mr.K.Surendran, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent.

3. The petitioner claims that he is in possession of a valid licence from the respondent for the collection of market fee/toll for the daily market and weekly market at Thalaivasal Panchayat. He also claims that earlier the petitioner's licence was extended. He seeks for further extension through his representation, dated 28.01.2026. Since the said representation was not considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondent, if the petitioner's representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.

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5. For the foregoing reasons, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation, dated 28.01.2026 seeking for extension of licence in his favour for the collection of the market fee/toll for the daily market and weekly market at Thalaivasal Panchayat for further period, within a period of four weeks (4) from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

13.03.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To The Special Officer, Thalaivasal Panchayat, Office of the Panchayat, Thalaivasal, Attur, Salem - 636 112.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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