Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9351/2017disposed of

Karunakaran v. The District Collector

2017-05-24Honourable Mr Justice M.V. Muralidaran2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.05.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE M.V.MURALIDARAN W.P.(MD)No.9351 of 2017 Karunakaran ...

Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Commissioner, Ramanathapuram Municipality, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.

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Respondents PRAYER: Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents, to act as per the Tamil Nadu Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Scheme and Rules 2015 and in G.O.(ms).No.159, Municipal Administration and Water supply (MA IV), dated 02.11.2015, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated on 02.05.2017, within the time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Balamurugapandi For Respondents : Mr.K.P.Krishnadas Government Advocate

O R D E R

The petitioner seeks for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents, to act as per the Tamil Nadu Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Scheme and Rules 2015 and in G.O.(ms).No.159, Municipal Administration and Water supply (MA IV), dated 02.11.2015, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated on 02.05.2017, within the time frame fixed by this Court.

2. Mr.K.P.Krishnadas, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice if the representation of the petitioner is directed to be disposed of, on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

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4. In view of the limited scope of the prayer, without going into the merits of the matter, the respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 02.05.2017, on merits and in accordance with law after providing an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner as well as the other parties concerned, if any, and pass appropriate orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No Costs.

Sd/- Vacation Officer /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To:

1. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Commissioner, Ramanathapuram Municipality, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.

+1 CC to M/s.D.BALAMURUGAPANDI, Advocate, SR No. 57175. +1 CC to THE SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER, SR No. 57778. VSG/SKM/AR PSM/RSK/SAR4/31.05.2017/2P/5C W.P.(MD)No.9351 of 2017 24.05.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/