Balasubramani (M68/18) v. The Commissioner,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.09.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA Writ Petition(MD)No.1703 of 2018 and W.M.P(MD)Nod.1804 and 1805 of 2018 Balasubramani ..Petitioner Vs The Commissioner, Karaikudi Municipality, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District.

..Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorari to call for the records connected with the order in Na.Ka.No.5236/2016/A1 dated 22.11.2017 on the file of the Respondent in respect of the petitioner's STD booth in Taxation No.181, New bus stand, Karaikudi and quash the same as illegal, consequently direct the respondent herein to renew the lease in respect of the STD booth in Taxation No.181, New bus stand Karaikudi. For Petitioner : Dr.R.Alagumani For Respondent : Mr.E.P.Venkateshwar 1/4

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent.

2. This writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned order in Na.Ka.No.5236/2016/A1 dated 22.11.2017, on the file of the respondent, concerning the petitioner's STD booth in Taxation No.181, New Bus Stand, Karaikudi. The petitioner seeks a consequential direction to the respondent to renew the lease for the STD booth at the aforementioned location.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, it was informed that the STD booth is no longer functioning and has been closed. It was further informed that the petitioner has passed away, and a copy of the petitioner's death certificate has been produced to that effect.

4. Recording the same, this writ petition stands closed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 18.09.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes skn 2/4

To The Commissioner, Tirunelveli Corporation, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

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P.T.ASHA, J.

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