Prabu v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.02.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Prabu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Madurai.

2.The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union Office, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

3.The President, A.Kokkulam, Thirumangalam Panchayat Union, Madurai District.

... 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 initiate action to call for the open tender for auctioning 18 shops situated at Chekkanurani bus stand immediately based on the petitioner's representation dated 10.11.2023 and within a stipulated period fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.K.Samy For Respondents : Mr.T.Villavan Kothai Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2 : Mr.K.Muthu Ganesapandian for R3 1/4

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner wants this Court to direct the respondents to call for the open tenders to let out the petition mentioned 18 shops.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the third respondent clarified that the tender process had already concluded. An allotment orders had been issued in favour of as many as 18 persons. This was on 29.12.2023. The Writ Petition was filed only in 2nd week of February 2024. The Writ Petition was infructuous at the very inception. No relief can be granted.

4. The Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. 28.02.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Madurai.

2.The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union Office, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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