K.Sangeetha v. The Commissioner
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED 16.05.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN W.P.No. 18326 of 2025 And W.M.P.No.20530 of 2025 Tmt.K.Sangeetha ... Petitioner ..Vs..
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The Commissioner Greater Corporation of Chennai Ribbon Building, Park Town, Chennai - 600 003.
The Deputy Commissioner/ the Chairman Town Vending Committee Greater Corporation of Chennai Zone-5, No.61, Basin Bridge Road Chennai - 600 021.
... Respondents PRAYER: Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issue of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.02.2025 and permit me to run the bunk shop at No. 40, Thiru.Vi.Ka.Salai (GB Road), Chennai - 600 002. ***
For Petitioner :: Mr. S.Pushpakaran For Respondents :: Mr. E.C.Ramesh
ORDER
The Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.02.2025 and permit me to run the bunk shop at No. 40, Thiru.Vi.Ka.Salai (GB Road), Chennai - 600 002.
By consent, the Writ Petition itself is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
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Heard Mr.S.Pushpakaran, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr. E.C.Ramesh, learned counsel, who has taken notice on behalf of the respondents.
4. The petitioner is running a Bunk Shop at No. 40, Thiru.Vi.Ka.Salai (GB Road), Chennai - 600 002 . He has given a representation to the respondents seeking permission to run the said shop in terms of the Street
Vendors (Protection of livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014.
5. The respondents are directed to dispose of the representation dated 17.02.2025 given by the petitioner within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Till such time, the petitioner shall not be disturbed.
6. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition stands closed. 16.05.2025 vsg (2/3) Index: Yes/No Internet: Yes/No Speaking / Non Speaking Order
V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN , J., vsg To 1.
The Commissioner Greater Corporation of Chennai Ribbon Building, Park Town, Chennai - 600 003.
The Deputy Commissioner/the Chairman Town Vending Committee Greater Corporation of Chennai Zone-5, No.61, Basin Bridge Road Chennai - 600 021.
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