Smt. Chitra Mohanraj, v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.09.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD).No.6044 of 2013 and M.P(MD).No.2 of 2013 Chitra Mohanraj, : Petitioner Vs The District Collector, Collectorate, Tuticorin, Tuticorin District : Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records pertaining to the Impugned Order in Na.Ka.Vu.Po.1.29049/2012 dated 15.03.2013 on the file of the respondent and quash the same as illegal. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lajapathi Roy For Respondent : Mr.A.Baskaran Additional Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed challenging the order passed by the first respondent herein, under which, a penalty of Rs.1,00,000/- was imposed under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and sixty two LPG cylinders were confiscated by the first respondent herein. 2.According to the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner, the petitioner was a LPG licence holder at that point of time. However, the petitioner has passed away and a fresh licence has been issued in the name of the petitioner's daughter. The petitioner's daughter has already paid the said penalty amount of Rs.1,00,000/- and she is continuing with the business. 3.In view of the said subsequent events, no further orders are required. Therefore, this writ petition stands closed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

13.09.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No lr 2/4

To The District Collector, Collectorate, Tuticorin, Tuticorin District 3/4

R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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