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Sree Krishnan v. The Asst.Director Of Town Panchayat

2021-06-07Honourable Mrs Justice J. Nisha Banu2 pages

W.P.(MD) No.9833 of 2021 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.06.2021

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU W.P.(MD) No.9833 of 2021 Sree Krishnan ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Assistant Director of Town Panchayat, Nagercoil Region, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Executive Officer, Thingalnagar Selection Grade Town Panchayat, Kanyakumari District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to re allot a shop in new panchayat building constructed in New Kamarajar Bus Stand, Thingalnagar to the petitioner by considering his representation dated 18.05.2021.

For Petitioner : Mr.Prabhu.K For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilakkumar, Government Advocate.

O R D E R

Mr.P.Thilak Kumar, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to re allot a shop in new panchayat building constructed in New Kamarajar Bus Stand, Thingalnagar to the petitioner by considering his representation dated 18.05.2021.

4. The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner was running a fancy store in the old building and was paying the rent regularly. He was informed by the second respondent that the building is going to be demolished and a new building complex will be constructed and at that point of time, he will be considered for allotment of shop in the new premises. After the construction of the new building complex, the petitioner made representation to the second respondent to allot shop. The same was not considered and in the meantime, a tender notification was also issued by the second https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD) No.9833 of 2021 respondent. Aggrieved by the same, this writ petition has been filed.

5. The learned counsel for the petitioner would state that it would be suffice if a direction is given to the respondents to dispose of the representation of the petitioner.

6. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would state that the representation of the petitioner would be considered within a reasonable time.

7. Considering the submissions of the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the respondents and in the light of the facts and circumstances of the case, the second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 18.05.2021, on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

8. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No Costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AE) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias Note:In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To:

1.The Assistant Director of Town Panchayat, Nagercoil Region, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Executive Officer, Thingalnagar Selection Grade Town Panchayat, Kanyakumari District.

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