Thangam v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN 1.Thangam 2.Muthulakshmi 3.Duraivel 4.T.Mokkathai 5.Jeyalakshmi ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Municipal Administration & Water Supply, Secretariat, Chennai.

2.The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

... 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 allotted floor vendor retail vegetable shops to the petitioners in the suitable vacant place available in central vegetable market, Melur Main Road, Maatuthavani, by considering the petitioners representation dated 18.11.2023 within time limit as prescribed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioners : Mr.S.Vellaichamy For Respondent : Mrs.S.Devasena for R2 : Mr.A.Kannan Additional Government Pleader for R1

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioners were allotted license to run the shops on ground rent basis. They had erected the temporary superstructures. For implementing the smart city project, the petitioners were vacated. The petitioners have given representations for allotment of alternative sites. The second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's request and pass an appropriate order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 22.03.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/4

To Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Municipal Administration & Water Supply, Secretariat, Chennai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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