Pappathi v. V.Vinitha

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.09.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Cont.P.(MD)No.1724 of 2024 in W.P.(MD)No.6024 of 2024 Pappathi ... Petitioner Vs.

V.Vinitha, The Executive Officer, Andipatti Town Panchayat, Andipatti, Theni District.

... Respondent Prayer: Contempt petition is filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, to punish the contemnor for her deliberate and willful disobedience of the order of this Court made in W.P.(MD).No.6024 of 2024 dated 13.03.2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Selvan For Respondent : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Spl. Government Pleader.

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O R D E R

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner was vending vegetables on the road side. The local body has established a vegetable market. The petitioner has been allotted Shop No.47. The petitioner undertakes to take the shop by complying with the usual formalities within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The learned counsel for the petitioner alleges that the petitioner has been selectively targeted while the others are allowed to carry on their vending activities. The respondent is directed to ensure that no vending of vegetables is allowed in public streets. I am constrained to issue such a direction only to ensure that there is equality of treatment.

3.The contempt petition is closed accordingly. 19.09.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- V.Vinitha, The Executive Officer, Andipatti Town Panchayat, Andipatti, Theni District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

ias Cont.P.(MD)No.1724 of 2024 in W.P.(MD)No.6024 of 2024 19.09.2024 4/4