Ramesh Kumar v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12.12.2024 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.K.R.SHRIRAM, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY Ramesh Kumar .. Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Collectorate Office, Salem.

2.The Executive Officer, Municipality Office, Vazhapadi Taluk, Salem District.

3.Vinoth Priyan 4.Rajendran .. Respondents Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the 1 st and 2nd respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 15.7.2024 and consequently directs the 1 st and 2nd respondents to remove the beef shop at Pelur Main Road, Vazhapadi, Salem District.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Krishnamurthy For Respondents : Mr.A.Edwin Prabakar State Government Pleader assisted by Mr.M.Habeeb Rahman Government Advocate for respondent Nos.1 and 2

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Shri Prabakar states that even before petitioner filed his representation dated 15 th July, 2024, the registration certificate of respondent No.3 to run a beef stall has already been cancelled. Shri Prabakar states that, even by a letter dated 10th December, 2024, respondent No.3 has been told not to sell meat without a licence and, if he still does so, legal action will be taken against him.

2. Therefore, nothing survives in the petition. Petition is, accordingly, disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. (K.R.SHRIRAM, C.J.) (SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY,J.) 12.12.2024 Index :

Yes/No NC :

Yes/No bbr To:

1.The District Collector, Collectorate Office, Salem.

2.The Executive Officer, Municipality Office, Vazhapadi Taluk, Salem District.

THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY,J.

bbr 12.12.2024