Madras High CourtWP/6017/2012disposed of

Ponni Sugars (Erode) Limited v. Union Of India Rep. By The

2015-10-12Honourable Mr Justice M. Jaichandren3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 12.10.2015 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.6017 of 2012 and M.P.No.1 of 2012 Ponni Sugars (Erode) Limited Esvin House, No.13, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Seevaram Village, Perungudi, Chennai - 600 096 rep. by its Chief Manager (Accounts) ... Petitioner Vs.

1. Union of India represented by the Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Krishi Bhavan,

2. The Director (SDF), Government of India, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi - 110 001. ... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 05.01.2012 and to sanction and disburse the Sugar Development Fund Loan to the petitioner.

For petitioner : Mr.V.Perumal For respondents : Mr.A.Kumaraguru Central Government Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsels appearing on behalf of the parties concerned.

2. At this stage of the hearing of the Writ Petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner had submitted that it would suffice, if a direction is issued to the second respondent to pass orders on the representation of the petitioner, dated 05.01.2012, on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame specified by this Court. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents has no objection for this court passing such an order.

3. In such circumstances, this Court finds it appropriate to direct the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 05.01.2012, if it is otherwise in order, and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, and the other persons concerned, if any, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner shall furnish a copy of the representation, dated 05.01.2012, to the second respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Connected M.P.No.1 of 2012 is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS VI) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar asvm To

1. Union of India The Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Krishi Bhavan,

2. The Director (SDF), Government of India, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Krishi Bhavan, +1cc to Mr.V.Perumal, Advocate, S.R.No.55685 W.P.No.6017 of 2012 and M.P.No.1 of 2012 GJ(CO) CA(04/11/2015)