M.Ar.Ar.Ramanathan, v. The Commissioner,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.04.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.3742 of 2019 and W.M.P.(MD)No.2934 of 2019 1.M.AR.AR.Ramanathan 2.R.M.Arunachalam ... Petitioners Vs The Commissioner, Devakottai Municipality, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records connected with the demand notice dated 24.01.2019 passed by the respondent quash the same as illegal consequently direct the respondent to consider petitioner's representation dated 28.01.2019 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioners : Mr.R.Alagumani For Respondent : Mr.H.Mohammed Imran

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side. The writ petitioners question the revision and enhancement of the property tax and the petitioners have filed a representation before the respondent himself.

2.The respondent is directed to dispose of the representation dated 28.01.2019 on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The respondent shall hear the writ petitioners before passing final orders. Till final orders are passed on the petitioners' representation, no coercive action will be taken against the writ petitioners.

3.This writ petition is disposed of on these terms. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (ADI) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

TO The Commissioner, Devakottai Municipality, Sivagangai District.

+1 CC to M/s.R.ALAGUMANI, Advocate ( SR-62687[F] dated 25/04/2019 ) +1 CC to M/s.H.MOHAMMED IMRAN, Advocate ( SR-62699[F] dated 25/04/2019 ) PNN pnn W.P.(MD)No.3742 of 2019 and W.M.P.(MD)No.2934 of 2019 24.04.2019 KM/(10.05.2019) 2P 4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/