M/S.Standard Fire Works Pvt Ltd., v. The State Of Pondicherry

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH and W.M.P(MD)No.12521 of 2020 M/s.Standard Fire Works (P) Limited, represented by its Director P.Jaisankar, Virudhunagar District.

... Petitioner vs.

1.The State of Pondicherry, Rep. by its Chief Secretary, Secretariat, Beach Road, Puducherry-605 001.

2.The Chairman/Secretary to Government, (Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs), Puducherry Agro Products, Food and Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd, (PAPSCO), Thattanchavady, Pondicherry - 605 009.

3.The Managing Director, Puducherry Agro Products, Food and Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd. (PAPSO), Thattanchavady Pondicherry-605 009.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to pay a sum of Rs.1,01,86,196/- (Rupees One crore One Lakh, Eighty 1/3

Six Thousands and one Hundred Ninety Six Only) in lieu of the supply of firecrackers to the 3rd respondent "PAPSCO" during 'Diwali-2017' forthwith and within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court by considering the petitioner's representations dated 21.3.2019 and 17.12.2019.

For Petitioner :Mr.M.Solaisamy For Respondents :Mr.A.K.Manikkam Special Government Pleader *****

O R D E R

The relief that has been sought for in this Writ Petition is against the authorities in Puducherry. Hence, this Writ Petition is not maintainable before the Madurai Bench of this Court. Liberty is granted to the petitioner to move a Writ Petition before the Principal Bench and workout their remedy. This Writ Petition is accordingly closed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Index :Yes / No 21.11.2023 Internet :Yes / No NCC :Yes / No cmr N.ANAND VENKATESH, J.

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