Pradhapan S v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.02.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P(MD)No.3821 of 2024 S.Pradhapan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Executive Officer, Peraiyur Town Panchayat Office, Peraiyur, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the impugned order passed by the second respondent in Na.Ka.No.35/2024 dated 07.02.2024 and quash the same as illegal, unconstitutional and consequently direct the second 1/4

respondent not to vacate petitioner's running Shop No.1 (Pothu Nithi-2 Shop) in the Peraiyur Bus Stand, Madurai District. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Manokaran For Respondents : Mr.V.Nirmal Kumar Government Advocate

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner took part in the tender process floated by the local body. The petitioner is an aspirant for taking a shop. The local body however confirmed the offer of one Dhanasekaran. Admittedly, the petitioner had bid only for a sum of Rs.5100/- as monthly rent. The said Dhanasekaran had offered Rs.5150/-. The local body was justified in declaring the said Dhanasekaran as the successful bidder. No illegality has been pointed out. I am not able to fault the conduct of the second respondent.

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3.This writ petition stands dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 26.02.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Executive Officer, Peraiyur Town Panchayat Office, Peraiyur, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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