Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4682/2024disposed of

Mohan Sundaram v. The District Revenue Officer

2024-02-29Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.02.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Mohan Sundaram ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Deputy-General Manager, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Madurai Division Office, No.2, Race Course Road, Cokkikulam, Madurai-625 002.

... 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 1st respondent to issue No Objection Certificate for setting up of Petrol / Diesel Retail outlet at the total extent of 900 sq.m comprised in Sy.No. 613/1A at Paloor Village, Palliyadi Junction to Karungal bus stop, Killiyoor Taluk Kanniyakumari District based on the reference made by the 2nd respondent vide Ref.Ro/Kanyakumari/NOC dated 13.04.2022 and Ref.MDU/NGL/DRO/2023-24/01 dated 07.06.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.T.Ramesh Raja 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader for R1 : Mr.K.Muraleedharan for R2

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner has been awarded dealership to set up the petroleum outlet in the petition mentioned site by IOCL. But the petitioner has to obtain No objection Certificate from the first respondent. The petitioner has already given an application in this regard.

3. The first respondent is directed to process the petitioner's application and take a call within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The first respondent shall give a disposal to the petitioner's application within this period.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 29.02.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi NOTE:Issue Order Copy on 18.03.2024 2/4

To The District Revenue Officer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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