Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16931/2020dismissed

S.Siva Jayaprakash v. The Govt Of India

2020-11-27Honourable Mr Justice N. Kirubakaran,Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.11.2020

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.KIRUBAKARAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI S.Siva Jayaprakash : Petitioner Vs.

1.The Government of India, Rep. by its Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, 'B' Block, Rajiv Gandhi Bahawan, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi - 110 003.

2.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Chief Secretary, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

3.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Transport Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

4.The District Collector, Collectorate, Madurai, Madurai District.

5.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

: Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 and 3 on the communication of the first respondent, dated 20.03.2019, to name Madurai Airport as Goddess Meenakshi Airport of Madurai, by passing a resolution of the Tamil Nadu State Legislative Assembly, on the petitioner's representations, dated 01.03.2019 and 01.04.2019.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Radhakrishnan For R1 : Mrs.L.Victoria Gowri Assistant Solicitor General of India For R2 to R5 : Mr.M.Muthugeethaiyan Special Government Pleader *****

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by N.KIRUBAKARAN, J.) The petitioner has come forward with this Writ Petition, seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 and 3, on the communication of the first respondent, dated 20.03.2019, to name Madurai Airport as Goddess Meenakshi Airport of Madurai, by passing a resolution in the Tamil Nadu State Legislative Assembly, on the petitioner's representations, dated 01.03.2019 and 01.04.2019. 2.The prayer sought for by the petitioner is in the nature of a Mandamus, directing the Legislative Assembly to pass a Legislation, for which, this Court has no power. Hence, this Writ Petition is liable to be dismissed.

3.Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (Crl.Side) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) sj 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 Deputy Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation, 'B' Block, Rajiv Gandhi Bahawan, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi - 110 003.

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2.The Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

3.The Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Transport Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

4.The District Collector, Collectorate, Madurai, Madurai District.

5.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

+1 CC to M/s.S.RADHA KRISHNAN, Advocate ( SR-23259[F] dated 30/11/2020 ) +1 CC to SGP ( SR-23519[F] dated 01/12/2020 ) 27.11.2020 PM(CO) NR (11/12/2020) 3P : 8C 3/3