N.K.R. Periana Nadar & Co./, v. Union Of India,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :13.12.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K. KUMARESH BABU and M.P.(MD).Nos.2 & 2 of 2013 W.P.(MD).No.18196 of 2013 N.K.R.Periana Nadar & Co, Theni, Rep by its Sole Proprietor, N.K.R.P.C.Damodharan, S/o.N.K.R.P.Chellam Kalidoss Nadar, 4-1-91A, Chairman PKSA Arumuga Nadar Road, Ammankoilpatti, Sivakasi 626 123.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.Union of India, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sasthri Bhavan, New Delhi.

2.Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., 17,Jamshed Ji Tatta Road, Mumbai 400 020 3.Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Scope Complex, New Delhi 110 003.

4.The Director (Marketing), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., G-9, Ali Yuavar Jung Marg, Bandara East, Mumbai 400 051.

5.Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd Bharat Bhavan, No.4 & 6, Currum Bhoy Road, Ballard Estate, P.B.No.688, Mumbai-1.

6.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer, Protection Department, Fort St George, Chennai 600 009.

7.The Commissioner of Civil Supplies, Chepuak, Chennai 600 006.

... Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned advertisement dated 21.09.2013 which was published in The Hindu daily by the respondents 2 to 5 for appointment of LPG Distributors in Sivakasi Town, Virudhunagar District (item No.295) and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents 1 to 5 to allot LPG distributorship in Sivakasi Town, Virudhunagar District (item No.295) or in any other location in Tamil Nadu to the petitioner.

For Petitioner :Mr.S.Anwar Sameem For Respondents :Mr.A.Uthaman for R1 :Mr.S.Jeyasingh for R2 :No appearance for R5 :Ms.D.Fajana Ghowshia Special Government Pleader for R6 ***** W.P.(MD).No.18197 of 2013 N.K.R.Periana Nadar & Co, Madurai, Rep by its Sole Proprietor, N.K.R.P.C.Damodharan, S/o.N.K.R.P.Chellam Kalidoss Nadar, 44/B1, Sampanthamoorthy Street, Madurai 625 001.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.Union of India, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sasthri Bhavan, New Delhi.

2.Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., 17,Jamshed Ji Tatta Road, Mumbai 400 020 3.Indian Oil Corporation Limited, 17, Jamshed Chairman & Managing Director, Mumbai 400 020.

4.The Director (Marketing), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., G-9, Ali Yuavar Jung Marg, Bandara East, Mumbai 400 051.

5.Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd Bharat Bhavan, No.4 & 6, Currum Bhoy Road, Ballard Estate, P.B.No.688, Mumbai-1.

6.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer, Protection Department, Fort St George, Chennai 600 009.

7.The Commissioner of Civil Supplies, Chepuak, Chennai 600 006.

... Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned advertisement dated 21.09.2013 which was published in The Hindu daily by the respondents 2 to 5 for appointment of LPG Distributors in Avaniyapuram area, Madurai Town, Madurai District (item No.191) and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents 1 to 5 to allot LPG distributorship in Avaniyapuram, Madurai Town, Madurai District (item No.191) or in any other location in Tamil Nadu to the petitioner.

For Petitioner :Mr.S.Anwar Sameem For Respondents :Mr.A.Uthaman for R1 :Mr.S.Jeyasingh for R2 :No appearance for R5 :Ms.D.Fajana Ghowshia Special Government Pleader for R6 COMMON ORDER Today, when the matters are taken up for hearing, it is reported that the petitioner is no more. In spite of the said factor, no steps have been taken to bring on the legal representatives. Therefore, these writ petitions are dismissed as abated. No costs. Consequently connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.

13.12.2022 Index : Yes / No Speaking Order/Non Speaking Order sbn To 1.The Secretary, Union of India, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sasthri Bhavan, New Delhi.

2.The Chairman & Managing Director, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., 17,Jamshed Ji Tatta Road, Mumbai 400 020 3.The Chairman & Managing Director, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, 17, Jamshed Chairman & Managing Director, Mumbai 400 020.

4.The Director (Marketing), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., G-9, Ali Yuavar Jung Marg, Bandara East, Mumbai 400 051.

5.The Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd Bharat Bhavan, No.4 & 6, Currum Bhoy Road, Ballard Estate, P.B.No.688, Mumbai-1.

6.The Secretary, The Government of Tamil Nadu, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer, Protection Department, Fort St George, Chennai 600 009.

7.The Commissioner of Civil Supplies, Chepuak, Chennai 600 006.

8.The Chairman & Managing Director, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Scope Complex, New Delhi 110 003.

K.KUMARESH BABU, J.

sbn and M.P.(MD).Nos.2 & 2 of 2013 13.12.2022