M.V.Sukumar v. The Airports Authority Of India

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 21.07.2020

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.D. AUDIKESAVALU W.P. No. 11523 of 2019 and W.M.P. No. 11782 of 2019

1. M.V. Sukumar

2. K. Parasuraman

3. G. Kannan ... Petitioners -vs1. The Airports Authority of India, Rep. by its General Manager (Commercial), Chennai Airport, Chennai - 600 016.

2. The Commissioner, Labour Welfare Officer, Teynampet, DMS Campus, Chennai - 600 006.

3. The Joint Commissioner, Labour Welfare Officer, Teynampet, DMS Campus, Chennai - 600 006.

4. Chennai Airport Prepaid Meter Taxi Owner - Driver Sangam, Rep. by its Secretary, Chennai Airport, Meenambakkam, Chennai - 600 027.

... Respondents Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the Third Respondent herein to consider the representation of the Petitioners dated 12.03.2019 and forthwith permit the Petitioners to operate their taxis. For Petitioners :

Mr. R. Krishnaprasad, for M/s. Sarvabhauman Associates For Respondents :

Mr. B. Logeshkumar (for R1)

Mrs. P. Rajalakshmi, Special Government Pleader (for R2 & R3) Mr. R.T. Chidambaram (for R4)

O R D E R

(through video conference) Heard Mr. R. Krishnaprasad, Learned Counsel for the Petitioner, Mr. B. Logeshkumar, Learned Counsel appearing for the First Respondent, Mrs. P. Rajalakshmi, Learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the Second and Third Respondents and Mr. R.T. Chindambaram, Learned Counsel appearing for the Fourth Respondent and perused the materials placed on record, apart from the pleadings of the parties.

2.

When the matter is taken up for hearing today, it is informed by the Learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioners that the Third Respondent by order No. Aa2/2673/19 dated 15.05.2019 has passed orders on the representation made by the Petitioners and he has produced a copy of the same and also filed a memo to that effect through email dated 21.07.2020, which is placed on record. In view of the aforesaid subsequent events, nothing remains for further consideration in this Writ Petition. However, this would not preclude the rights of the Petitioners to assail the aforesaid order, if they are aggrieved, before the proper forum in the manner recognized by law.

3.

The Writ Petition is disposed on the aforesaid terms. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS III) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar vjt To

1. The General Manager (Commercial), Airports Authority of India, Chennai Airport, Chennai - 600 016.

2. The Commissioner, Labour Welfare Officer, Teynampet, DMS Campus, Chennai - 600 006.

3. The Joint Commissioner, Labour Welfare Officer, Teynampet, DMS Campus, Chennai - 600 006.

+1cc to M/s. Sarvabhauman Associates, Advocate SR.No. 25098 W.P. No. 11523 of 2019 A.SK(28/07/2020)