Chokkalingam v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.05.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Chokkalingam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Commissioner, Kodaikanal Municipality, Dindigul District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to extend the lease period and receive the lease amount as per proceedings of the 2nd respondent in Na.Ka.No.06/2022/A3 dated 02.04.2024 from the petitioner on the basis of the representation dated 24.04.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ashok For Respondents : Mr.A.Kannan, Addl. Government Pleader for R1.

Mr.T.S.Mohammed Mohideen for R2.

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ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed by the auctioneer of Kodaikanal Bus Stand washroom seeking a Writ of Mandamus as against the municipality for accepting the renewal fee.

2.The learned standing counsel appearing for the second respondent / Kodaikanal Municipality, on instructions, submits that on payment of the renewal license fee, the license would be renewed for the next one year period. 3.Recording the same, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 22.05.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes ias 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Commissioner, Kodaikanal Municipality, Dindigul District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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