R.Ashok Kumar v. The Managing Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 09.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Mr.R.Ashok Kumar . . . Petitioner Vs.

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Triplicane, Chennai-600005.

2. The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Coimbatore Division, Selvapuram East, Coimbatore-641026 . . . Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ or Order or Direction, more in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the application of the petitioner dated 18.07.2022 and reminder letters dated 28.09.2022 and 03.05.2023 for permission to give cable TV connections and run cable TV network in Iyyan Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Residential apartment PartI, II, III, Sulur town, Coimbatore District within a stipulated time.

For petitioner : M/s.K.Magesh For Respondents : Mr. M.Babu Muthu Meeran for R1 & R2

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction to the 2nd respondent to consider the application of the petitioner dated 18.07.2022 seeking permission to run cable TV network in Iyyan Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Residential apartment PartI, II, III, Sulur town, Coimbatore District and to give cable TV connections.

2. Mr. M.Babu Muthu Meeran, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of the Respondents.

3. The petitioner is a cable TV Operator under the Tamil Nadu Arasu TV Cable TV Corporation and he sought permission to run a cable TV network to give cable TV connections to the residential apartments which are under the control of the 2nd respondent, vide his representation dated 18.07.2022 before the 2nd respondent. However, till date, the said representation has not been considered. Hence, this Writ Petition has been filed.

4. Though very many grounds have been raised, however, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that it would suffice if this Court issues a direction to the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.07.2022 and pass orders on merits, within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.

5. On the above contention, this Court heard the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents.

6. In view of the limited relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court without going into the merits of the case, directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.07.2022 seeking permission to run a cable TV network in the area within the control of the 2nd respondent and pass appropriate orders on the same in accordance with law within a period of six weeks, after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner as well as the aggrieved persons if any.

7. This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the aforesaid direction. There shall be no order as to costs. 09.06.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NHS

To

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Triplicane, Chennai-600005.

2. The Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Coimbatore Division, Selvapuram East, Coimbatore-641026

M.DHANDAPANI, J NHS 09.06.2023