L.N.Nithanandham v. The Director

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 18.07.2023

CORAM

MR.JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE L.N.Nithyanandham ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Director Tamilnadu Fire and Rescue Services Department No.17, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road Egmore, Chennai 600 008 2.The General Manager Somerset Greenways Hotels 95, Sathyadev Avenue, MRC Nagar Chennai 600 028 ... Respondents PRAYER: The writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to conduct an inspection in the premises of the 2nd respondent within a time stipulated by this Court to ensure that the 2nd respondent has followed the fire and safety measure as per the rules and regulations in force by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 29.05.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.Kathirvelu Senior Counsel For Respondents : Mr.V.Manoharan Additional Govt. Pleader for R1

ORDER

By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2.The petitioner says that he is a frequent visitor to Chennai and used to stay in a restaurant of the 2nd respondent and broadly complains that the said hotel is not safe enough for human habitation.

3.Mr.V.Manoharan, the learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the 1st respondent. The learned counsel submits that the authorities have already started working on the complaint and necessary inspection by the department concerned has also been completed. 4.Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he wants another officer to enquire.

5.This Court considers that it is too premature to come to a conclusion to suspect the integrity of any official and therefore this Court let the 1st respondent to complete the process of enquiry within the framework of law and to hear the party who is likely to be affected by any proceedings that the 1st respondent is likely to pass before passing any such orders.

6.This writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs. 18.07.2023 kas Index : Yes / No Copy to:

1.The Director Tamilnadu Fire and Rescue Services Department No.17, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road Egmore, Chennai 600 008

N.SESHASAYEE, J.

kas 18.07.2023