Keerthana.V v. The Chief Executive Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.04.2024

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P.(MD)Nos.6551 and 6554 of 2024 W.P.(MD)No.7091 of 2024:- V.Keerthana ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chief Executive Officer, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India, (PMBI) 8th Floor, Videocon Tower, Block E-1, Jhandewalan Extension, New Delhi - 110 055.

2.The Government of India, Through its Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India, (PMBI) Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi - 110 001.

3.Aravindsamy 4.The District Collector, Madurai District.

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Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to grant approval to the petitioner to open a local Kendra under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) at the premises in Shop No.5, Door No.240/1, Shri Sirungeri Saradha Bidam, Sirungeri Nagar, By Pass Road, Madurai in consideration of the petitioner's application Appl.No.BPPI/06/TN/CAT1/000013423 on 02.03.2024. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Prabhu Rajadurai For Respondents : Mr.D.Sasi Kumar, Addl. Government Pleader for R4.

Mr.S.Pon Senthil Kumar, Standing Counsel for R1 & R2.

W.P.(MD)No.7092 of 2024:- S.Kavitha ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chief Executive Officer, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India, (PMBI) 8th Floor, Videocon Tower, Block E-1, Jhandewalan Extension, New Delhi - 110 055.

2.The Government of India, Through its Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India, (PMBI) Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi - 110 001.

3.Aravindsamy 2/6

4.The District Collector, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to grant approval to the petitioner to open a local Kendra under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) at the premises in Shop No.9, Edward Victoria Hall, No.32A/1, West Veli Street, Madurai - 625 001 in consideration of the petitioner's application Appl.No.BPPI/06/TN/CAT1/000013424 on 02.03.2024. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Prabhu Rajadurai For Respondents : Mr.D.Sasi Kumar, Addl. Government Pleader for R4.

Mr.S.Pon Senthil Kumar, Standing Counsel for R1 & R2.

COMMON ORDER The learned counsel for the petitioners seeks permission of this Court to withdraw these writ petitions and also made an endorsement to that effect. 3/6

2.Permission granted. These writ petitions are dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 10.04.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- The District Collector, Madurai District 4/6

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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