M.Paramasivam v. The Secretary

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.01.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN M.Paramasivam ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Secretary, The Ministry for Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, 2, Krishna Menon Marg, New Delhi - 110 001.

2.The District Collector/Nodal Officer (Cable TV), Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Chief Post Master General, Office of Chief Post Master General, Tamil Nadu Circle, Anna Salai, Chennai - 620 002.

4.The Post Master General, Office of the Post Master General, Southern Region, B.B.Kulam, Madurai.

5.The Postal Superintendent, Head post Office, Thoothukudi District.

6.The Post Master, Head Post Office, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

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7.C.Seeniraj ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent Nos.1 to 6 to take action against the 7th respondent in accordance with the Cable TV Regulation Act for illegally transmitting Cable Signal without valid postal license, based on the representation of the petitioner dated 31.01.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Prasanna Vinoth For RR 1 to 3 & 6: Mr.K.R.Laxman Central Government Standing Counsel For R - 2 : Mr.D.Gandhi Raj Special Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner for a direction directing the respondent Nos.1 to 6 to take action against the 7th respondent in accordance with the Cable TV Regulation Act for illegally transmitting Cable Signal without valid postal license, based on the representation of the petitioner dated 31.01.2023. 2.Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court. 2/5

3.Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the Writ Petition, the second respondent is directed to conduct enquiry on the petitioner's representation dated 31.03.2023, after issuing notice to the petitioner and the seventh respondent and also affording an opportunity of hearing to them and pass orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4.With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To 1.The Secretary, The Ministry for Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, 2, Krishna Menon Marg, New Delhi - 110 001.

2.The District Collector/Nodal Officer (Cable TV), Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Chief Post Master General, Office of Chief Post Master General, Tamil Nadu Circle, Anna Salai, Chennai - 620 002.

4.The Post Master General, Office of the Post Master General, Southern Region, B.B.Kulam, Madurai.

5.The Postal Superintendent, Head post Office, Thoothukudi District.

6.The Post Master, Head Post Office, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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