Sagaya Rani v. The Commissioner

W.P(MD)No.14030 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.08.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD)No.14030 of 2022 Sagaya Rani ... Petitioner Vs.

The Commissioner, O/o.Dindigul Corporation, Dindigul District.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to grant street vendors license to the petitioner and consequently, directing the respondents not to evict food vending shop in a vacant land near Government Hospital Dindigul stand.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Balasubramanian For Respondent : Mr.J.Lawrance

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. There is no dispute that the petitioner is a street vendor. She seeks grant of license.

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W.P(MD)No.14030 of 2022 G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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3. The respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's representation on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Since the petitioner is eking out her livelihood only as a street vendor, the respondent is directed to adopt due process of law.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 08.08.2022 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi W.P(MD)No.14030 of 2022 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/2