Abraham Lingan. P v. Madurai Corporation

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Abraham Lingan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.Madurai Corporation, Through its Commissioner, Anna Maligai, Madurai.

2.The Assistant Commissioner Zone-4, Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to rectify the error in the computer demand notice for the assessment No.67212, related to the building bearing Door No.24/48, Melanappalayam Street, Madurai Town and enable the petitioner to pay the half year tax of Rs.8727.00/- as demanded by the respondents by disposing his representation dated 18.11.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Suriyanarayanan For Respondents : Mr.S.Vinayak Standing Counsel 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petition mentioned assessment pertaining to the writ petitioner is in relation to half of the ground floor of the petition mentioned building. The demand reads that the petitioner must pay half year tax of Rs.8,727/-. When the petitioner sought to remit the said amount, it was not accepted by the corporation officials on the ground that in their system, the figure reflected was Rs.14,018/-. The petitioner therefore submitted a representation for correcting the error in the system.

3. The second respondent is directed to conduct inspection and enquire into the petitioner's complaint and dispose it of on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 03.02.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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