Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6753/2022disposed of

Rabik Raja S v. The Senior Divisional Commercial Manager

2022-04-12Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.6753 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.04.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE W.P.(MD)No.6753 of 2022 S.Rabik Raja ... Petitioner vs.

The Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Divisional Office, Commercial Bench, Southern Railways, Tiruchirappalli.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to renew the licence of the petitioner for a period of three years to run the Non-Vegetarian Light Refreshment Stall in Platform-1 of Thiruvarur Junction along with platform vending in according to the catering policy 2010 by considering the representation of the petitioner, dated 26.03.2022.

For Petitioner :Mr.K.Jeyamohan For Respondent :Mrs.L.Victoria Gowri Assistant Solicitor General of India

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for a Mandamus seeking for a direction to the respondent to renew the petitioner's licence for a period of three years to run the Non-Vegetarian Light Refreshment Stall in Platform-1 of Thiruvarur Junction along with platform vending by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 26.03.2022 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2.According to the petitioner, he has been granted licence on 25.04.2016 to run the aforesaid Non-Vegetarian Light Refreshment Stall. His licence will expire on 17.05.2022. Hence, he sought for extension of his licence. He has submitted a representation on 26.03.2022. Since the said representation has not been considered till date, he has filed this Writ Petition. The petitioner has filed documents along with the Writ Petition to substantiate his claim.

3.Heard Mr.K.Jeyamohan, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mrs.L.Victoria Gowri, learned Assistant Solicitor General of India, who takes notice on behalf of the respondent. 4.No prejudice will be caused to the respondent, if the petitioner's representation is considered on merits and in accordance with law, after affording a fair hearing to the petitioner including granting him the right of personal hearing. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.6753 of 2022 5.Accordingly, this Court directs the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 26.03.2022 seeking for renewal of his licence for a further period in respect of NonVegetarian Light Refreshment Stall in Platform-1 of Thiruvarur Junction along with platform vending in accordance with catering policy 2010 and pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law after affording a fair hearing to the petitioner including granting him the right of personal hearing, on or before 17.05.2022. 6.With the aforesaid directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (RTI) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) cmr To The Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Divisional Office, Commercial Bench, Southern Railways, Tiruchirappalli.

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