Madras High CourtWMP(MD)/22129/2018closed

Subam Digital Cable Service, v. The Government Of Tamilnadu

2022-11-15Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan,Honourable Mr Justice J.Sathya Narayana Prasad15 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Special Original Jurisdiction ) Tuesday, the Fifteenth day of November Two Thousand and Twenty Two PRESENT The Hon`ble Mr.Justice R.MAHADEVAN and The Hon`ble Mr.Justice J.SATHYA NARAYANA PRASAD W.M.P.(MD)Nos.22129, 22130 and 22183 of 2018 & W.M.P.(MD)Nos.8997 to 9002, 14303 14304, 14306 to 14313, 14315, 14316, 14924, 14932, 14940, 17375, 17376, 17378, 17379 of 2019 & W.M.P.(MD)Nos.5804 and 5771 of 2021 in W.P.(MD)Nos.24417 of 2018, 20758, 17843, 20748, 11905, 17845 11906 17841 of 2019 IN WMP(MD)NOS.22129, 22130,22183 OF 2018 IN WP(MD)NO.24417 OF 2018: SUBAM DIGITAL CABLE SERVICE, REP.BY ITS PARTNER, MR.R.N.BALU, NO.138, COTTON MARKET, RAJAPALAYAM-626 117. ... PETITIONER/PETITIONER Vs 1 THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU REP.BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, SECRETARIAT, FORT.ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI.

2 THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & WATER SUPPLY, SECRETARIAT, FORT.ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI.

3 THE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING, ROOM.NO.649, A. WING SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI 110 001 ...RESPONDENTS/RESPONDENTS Prayer in WMP(MD). 22129/ 2018 in WP(MD). 24417/ 2018 : To dispense with the production of the original G.O.Ms.No.80, Municipal Administration and Water Supply dated 30/06/2014 .

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Prayer in WMP(MD). 22130/ 2018 in WP(MD). 24417/ 2018: To stay the operation of G.O.Ms.No.80, Municipal Administration and Water Supply dated 30/06/2014 till the disposal of the WP.

Prayer in WMP(MD). 22183/ 2018 in WP(MD). 24417/ 2018 : To restrain the respondents 1 & 2 their men and agents or subordinates or persons claiming through them from raising any demand pursuant to G.O.Ms.No.80, Municipal Administration and Water Supply dated 30/06/2014 till the disposal of the WP. Prayer in WP(MD). 24417/ 2018 :

Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Certiorari calling for the records in G.O.Ms.No.80, Municipal Administration and Water Supply dated 30/06/2014 on the file of the 2nd respondent quash the same.

IN WMP(MD)NOS.8997,8998,8999 OF 2019 IN WP(MD)NO.11905 OF 2019: SUBI CABLE NETWORK REPRESENTED BY MR.S.STEPHEN.

... PETITIONER/PETITIONER 1.THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU, SECRETARIAT, FORT ST. GEORGE, CHENNAI.

2.THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & WATER SUPPLY SECRETARIAT, FORT ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI.

3.THE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING, ROOM NO.649 Ä"WING SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI 110001.

...RESPONDENTS/RESPONDENTS Prayer in WMP(MD). 8997/ 2019 in WP(MD). 11905/ 2019 : To dispense with the production of the original G.O.Ms.No.80, Municipal Administration and Water Supply (mc.1) dated 30.06.2014 and permit the petitioner to file a copy of the same. Prayer in WMP(MD). 8998/ 2019 in WP(MD). 11905/ 2019 : To Stay the operation of G.O.Ms.No.80, Municipal Administration and Water Supply (mc.1) dated 30.06.2014 till the disposal of the Writ Petition.

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Prayer in WMP(MD). 8999/ 2019 in WP(MD). 11905/ 2019 : To pass an interim injunction restraining the respondents 1 & 2 their men and agents or subordinates or persons claiming through them from demanding rent pursuant to G.O.Ms.No.80, Municipal Administration and Water Supply (mc.1) dated 30.06.2014 till the disposal of the Writ Petition.

Prayer in WP(MD). 11905/ 2019 :

Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Certiorari calling for the records in G.O.Ms.No.80, Municipal Administration and Water Supply (mc.1) dated 30.06.2014 on the file of the 2nd respondent quash the same.

IN WMP(MD)NOS.9000,9001, 9002 OF 2019 IN WP(MD)NO.11906 OF 2019: K.BEGANRAJ ... PETITIONER 1.THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU, SECRETARUAT, FORT ST. GEORGE, CHENNAI.

2.THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & WATER SUPPLY SECRETARIAT, FORT ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI.

3.THE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING, ROOM NO.649 Ä"WING SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI 110001. ...RESPONDENTS Prayer in WMP(MD). 9000/ 2019 in WP(MD). 11906/ 2019: To dispense with the production of the original G.O.Ms.No.80, Municipal Administration and Water Supply dated 30.06.2014 and permit the petitioner to file a copy of the same. Prayer in WMP(MD). 9001/ 2019 in WP(MD). 11906/ 2019: To Stay the operation of G.O.Ms.No.80, Municipal Administration and Water Supply dated 30.06.2014 till the disposal of the WP.

Prayer in WMP(MD). 9002/ 2019 in WP(MD). 11906/ 2019 : To restrain the respondents 1 & 2 their men and agents or subordinates or persons claiming through them from demanding rent pursuant to G.O.Ms.No.80, Municipal Administration and Water Supply dated 30.06.2014 till the disposal of the WP. 3/15

Prayer in WP(MD). 11906/ 2019 :

Constitution of India, praying this Court To issue a Writ of Certiorari calling for the records in G.O.Ms.No.80, Municipal Administration and Water Supply dated 30.06.2014 on the file of the 2nd respondent and quash the same.

IN WMP(MD)NOS.14303, 14304 & 14306 OF 2019 IN WP(MD)NO.17841 OF 2019:

KAL CABLE PRIVATE LIMITED, REPRESENTED BY ITS VICE PRESIDENT, MR.M.NATESAN, BRANCH OFFICE AT NO.1A, DINDUGAL MAIN ROAD, RAMJI NAGAR, TRICHY-620 009 ...PETITIONER/PETITIONER 1.THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU SECRETARIAT, FORT.ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI-9 2.THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MUNCIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND WATER SUPPLY (MC-I) DEPARTMENT SECRETARIATE, FORT.ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI-9 3.THE SECRETARY MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING ROOM.NO.649A, WING SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI-110 001 ... RESPONDENTS/RESPONDENTS Prayer in WMP(MD). 14303/ 2019 in WP(MD). 17841/ 2019: To dispense with the production of the original G.O.Ms.No.80,Municipal Administration and Water Supply dated 30.06.2014 and permit the petitioner to file a copy of the same Prayer in WMP(MD). 14304/ 2019 in WP(MD). 17841/ 2019: To stay the operation of G.O.Ms.No.

80,Municipal Administration and Water Supply dated 30.06.2014 till the disposal of the writ petition Prayer in WMP(MD). 14306/ 2019 in WP(MD). 17841/ 2019: To pass an order of interim injunction restraining the 1st and 2nd respondent their men and agents of subordinates or persons claiming through from interfering with the petitioner`s peaceful running of cable television business either by disconnecting the cable wires or by any other means till the disposal of the writ petition .

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Prayer in WP(MD). 17841/ 2019 :

Constitution of India, praying this Court To calling for the records in G.O.Ms.No.80,Municipal Administration and Water Supply dated 30.06.2014 on the file of the 2nd respondent quash the same. IN WMP(MD)NOS.14307 & 14308 OF 2019 IN WP(MD)NO.17843 OF 2019: KAL CABLE PRIVATE LIMITED, REPRESENTED BY ITS VICE PRESIDENT, MR.M.NATESAN, BRANCH OFFICE AT NO.3A, SOUTH BYE-PASS ROAD, VANNARAPETTAI, TIRUNELVELI ...PETITIONER/PETITIONER 1.THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU SECRETARIAT, FORT.ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI-9 2.THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MUNCIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND WATER SUPPLY (MC-I) DEPARTMENT SECRETARIATE, FORT.ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI-9 3.THE SECRETARY MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING ROOM.NO.649A, WING SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI-110 001 ... RESPONDENTS/RESPONDENTS Prayer in WMP(MD). 14307/ 2019 in WP(MD). 17843/ 2019: Dispense with the production of the original G.O.Ms.no.80 Muncipal Administration and Water Supply Dated 30/06/2014 and permit the petitioner to file a copy of the same.

Prayer in WMP(MD). 14308/ 2019 in WP(MD). 17843/ 2019: To stay the operation of G.O.Ms.no.80 Muncipal Administration and Water Supply Dated 30/06/2014 till the disposal of the writ petition.

Prayer in WP(MD). 17843/ 2019 :

Constitution of India, praying this Court Calling for the records in G.O.Ms.no.80 Muncipal Administration and Water Supply Dated 30/06/2014 on the file of the 2nd respondent quash the same. 5/15

IN WMP(MD)NO.14309,14940 OF 2019 IN WP(MD)NO.17841 OF 2019: KAL CABLE PRIVATE LIMITED, REPRESENTED BY ITS VICE PRESIDENT, MR.M.NATESAN, BRANCH OFFICE AT NO:1A, DINDUGAL MAIN ROAD, RAMJI NAGAR, TRICHY-620009 ...PETITIONER/PETITIONER 1.THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU SECRETARIAT, FORT.ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI-9 2.THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MUNCIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND WATER SUPPLY (MC-I) DEPARTMENT SECRETARIATE, FORT.ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI-9 3.THE SECRETARY MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING ROOM.NO.649A, WING SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI-110 001 ... RESPONDENTS/RESPONDENTS Prayer in WMP(MD). 14309/ 2019 IN WP(MD). 17841/ 2019: To pass an order of interim injunction restraining the respondents 1 and 2 their men and agents or subordinates or persons claiming through them from demanding rent pursuant to G.O.Ms.No.

80,Municipal Administration and Water Supply dated 30.06.2014 till the disposal of the writ petition. Prayer in WMP(MD). 14940/ 2019 IN WP(MD). 17841/ 2019: To dispense with the production of the original G.O.Ms.No.58, Municipal Administration and water supply Department, dated 04-05-2000 and permit the petitioner to file a copy of the same.

Prayer in WP(MD). 17841/ 2019 :

Constitution of India, praying this Court To calling for the records in G.O.Ms.No.80,Municipal Administration and Water Supply dated 30.06.2014 on the file of the 2nd respondent quash the same. 6/15

IN WMP(MD)NOS.14310 , 14311, 14924 OF 2019 IN WP(MD)NO.17843 OF 2019:

KAL CABLES PRIVATE LIMITED, REP.BY ITS VICE PRESIDENT, M.NATESAN, OFFICE AT NO.3A, SOUTH BYE-PASS ROAD, VANNARAPETTAI, TIRUNELVELI-627 003 ...

PETITIONER/PETITIONER 1.THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU SECRETARIAT, FORT.ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI-9 2.THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MUNCIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND WATER SUPPLY (MC-I) DEPARTMENT SECRETARIATE, FORT.ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI-9 3.THE SECRETARY MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING ROOM.NO.649A, WING SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI-110 001 ... RESPONDENTS/RESPONDENTS IN WMP(MD)NO.14310 OF 2019 IN WP(MD)NO.17843 OF 2019: To pass an order of interim injunction restraining the respondents 1 and 2 their men adn agents or subordinates or persons claiming through them from demanding rent pursuant to G.O.Ms.no.80 Muncipal Administration and Water Supply Dated 30/06/2014 till the disposal of the writ petition.

Prayer IN WMP(MD)NO.14311 OF 2019 IN WP(MD)NO.17843 OF 2019: To pass an order of interim injunction restraining the 1st and 2nd respondent their men adn agents or subordinates or persons claiming through from interfering with the petitioners peaceful running of cable television business either by disconnecting the cable wires or by any other means till the disposal of the writ petition.

Prayer in WMP(MD). 14924/ 2019 IN WP(MD)NO.17843 OF 2019: To Dispense with the production of the original G.O. Ms.No.58, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department dated 04.05.2000 and permit the petitioner to file a copy of the same and thus render justice 7/15

Prayer in WP(MD). 17843/ 2019 :

Constitution of India, praying this Court Calling for the records in G.O.Ms.no.80 Muncipal Administration and Water Supply Dated 30/06/2014 on the file of the 2nd respondent quash the same. IN WMP(MD)NOS.14312, 14313, 14315, 14316,14932 OF 2019 IN WP(MD) NO.17845 OF 2019:

KAL CABLE PRIVATE LIMITED, REPRESENTED BY ITS VICE PRESIDENT, MR.M.NATESAN, BRANCH OFFFICE AT NO.2/2. MELUR MAIN ROAD, UTHANGUDI, MADURAI-625107 ...PETITIONER/PETITIONER 1.THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU SECRETARIAT, FORT.ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI-9 2.THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MUNCIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND WATER SUPPLY (MC-I) DEPARTMENT SECRETARIATE, FORT.ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI-9 3.THE SECRETARY MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING ROOM.NO.649A, WING SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI-110 001 ... RESPONDENTS/RESPONDENTS Prayer in WMP(MD). 14312/ 2019 in WP(MD). 17845/ 2019 : To Dispense with the production of the original G.O.Ms.no.80 Municipal Administration and Water Supply Dated 30/06/2014 and permit the petitioner to file a copy of the same and thus render justice.

Prayer in WMP(MD). 14313/ 2019 in WP(MD). 17845/ 2019 : To Stay the operation of the G.O.Ms.no.80 Municipal Administration and Water Supply Dated 30/06/2014 till the disposal of the WP and thus render justice.

Prayer in WMP(MD). 14315/ 2019 in WP(MD). 17845/ 2019 : To pass an order of Interim Injunction restraining the respondents 1 and 2 their men and agents or subordinates or persons claiming through them from demanding rent pursuant to G.O.Ms.no.80 Municipal Administration and Water Supply Dated 30/06/2014 till the disposal of the WP and thus render justice.

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Prayer in WMP(MD). 14316/ 2019 in WP(MD). 17845/ 2019 : To pass an order of Interim Injunction restraining the respondents 1 and 2 their men and agents or subordinates or persons claiming through them from interfering witht he petitioner's peaceful running of cable television business either by disconnecting the cable wires or by any other means till the disposal of the writ petition.

Prayer in WMP(MD). 14932/ 2019 IN WP(MD)NO.17845 OF 2019: To dispense with the production of the original GO.Ms.No.58, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department dt.4.5.2000 and permit the petitioner to file a copy of the same and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 17845/ 2019 :

Constitution of India, praying this Court Calling for the records in G.O.Ms.no.80 Muncipal Administration and Water Supply Dated 30/06/2014 on the file of the 2nd respondent quash the same. IN WMP(MD)NOS.17375 , 17376 OF 2019 IN WP(MD)NO.20748 OF 2019: JTV CABLE NETWORK PRIVATE LIMITED FRANCHISEE TO TCCL, REP.ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, T.RAJU.

...PETITIONER/PETITIONER 1.THE SECRETARY, THE MINISTRY FOR INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, 2,KRISHNA MENON MARG, NEW DELHI-110 001 2.THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU, SECRETARIAT, FORT.ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI-9 3.THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & WATER SUPPLY, SECRETARIAT, FORT ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI-9 4.THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR/NODAL OFFICER, THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT, THOOTHUKUDI.

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5.THE COMMISSIONER, KOVILPATTI MUNICIPALITY, THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT.

6.THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, TAMIL NADU ARASU CABLE TV CORPORATION, 34/123, 6TH FLOOR, DUKAR TOWER, MARSAL SALAI, CHENNAI-600008.

7.THE SPECIAL TAHSILDAR/ASSISTANT MANAGER, TAMIL NADU ARASU CABLE TV CORPORATION, THOOTHUKUDI, THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT.

...RESPONDENTS/ RESPONDENTS Prayer in WMP(MD). 17375/ 2019 in WP(MD). 20748/ 2019: To dispense with the production of the impugned Tamilnadu Municipalities Television Cable Installation Regulation Ruels, 2000 read along with the impugned G.O.Ms.No.80, Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MC-1) Department dated 30.6.2014 issued by the 3rd respondent pending disposal of the above WP and thus render justice. Prayer in WMP(MD). 17376/ 2019 in WP(MD). 20748/ 2019 : To grant an order of interim injunction restraining the respondents 2 to 7 their men, agent and subordinates or persons claiming through them from interfering with the petitioner company peaceful running of Cable Television business either by disconnecting the cable wires or by any other means pending disposal of the above WP and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 20748/ 2019 :

Constitution of India, praying this Court Declaring the impugned Tamil nadu Municipalities Television Cable installation Regulation Rules, 2000 read along with the impugned G.O.Ms.No.80, Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MC-1) Department dated 30.6.2014 issued by the 3rd respondent as ultra virus and null and void. IN WMP(MD)NOS.17378, 17379 OF 2019 IN WP(MD)NO.20758 OF 2019: D.S.SYED HUSSAIN ...PETITIONER/PETITIONER 1.THE SECRETARY, THE MINISTRY FOR INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, 2 KRISHNA MENON MARG, NEW DELHI-110 001 10/15

2.THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU, SECRETARIAT, FORT.ST.GEORGE,CHENNAI-9 3.THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & WATER SUPPLY, SECRETARIAT, FORT ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI-9 4.THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR/NODAL OFFICER, SIVAGANGAI DISTRICT, SIVAGANGAI.

5.THE COMMISSIONER, SIVAGANGAI MUNICIPALITY, SIVAGANGAI DISTRICT.

6.THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, TAMIL NADU ARASU CABLE TV CORPORATION, 34/123, 6TH FLOOR, DUKAR TOWER, MARSAL SALAI, CHENNAI-600008.

7.THE SPECIAL TAHSILDAR/ASSISTANT MANAGER, TAMIL NADU ARASU CABLE TV CORPORATION, SIVAGANGAI, SIVAGANGAI DISTRICT.

...RESPONDENTS/ RESPONDENTS Prayer in WMP(MD). 17378/ 2019 in WP(MD). 20758/ 2019: To dispense with the production of the impugned Tamilnadu Municipalities Television Cable Installation Regulation Ruels, 2000 read along with the impugned G.O.Ms.No.80, Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MC-1) Department dated 30.6.2014 issued by the 3rd respondent pending disposal of the above WP and thus render justice. Prayer in WMP(MD). 17379/ 2019 in WP(MD). 20758/ 2019 : To grant an order of interim injunction restraining the respondents 2 to 7 their men, agent and subordinates or persons claiming through them from interfering with the petitioner company peaceful running of Cable Television business either by disconnecting the cable wires or by any other means pending disposal of the above WP and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 20758/ 2019 :

IN WMP(MD)NO.5771 OF 2021 IN WP(MD)NO.17843 OF 2019: THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU, SECRETARIAT, FORT ST. GEORGE, CHENNAI-600 009. ...PETITIONER/1ST RESPONDENT 1.KAL CABLES PRIVATE LIMITED, REPRESENTED BY ITS VICE PRESIDENT, MR.M.NATESAN, BRANCH OFFICE AT NO. 3A, SOUTH BY-PASS ROAD, VANNARAPETTAI, TIRUNELVELI-627 003.

2.THE ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & WATER SUPPLY, SECRETARIAT, FORT ST. GEORGE, CHENNAI -600 009.

3.THE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING, ROOM NO.649 'A'WING SHASTRI BHAWAN, DR. RAJENDRAN PRASAD ROAD, NEW DELHI-110 001. ...RESPONDENTS/RESPONDENTS Prayer in WMP(MD). 5771/ 2021 in WP(MD). 17843/ 2019 : To delete the name of the petitioner/1st respondent herein namely the Government of Tamil Nadu, rep. by its Chief Secretary,Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-9 from the cause title of the above writ petition on the grounds misjoinder of parties and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 17843/ 2019 :

Constitution of India, praying this Court Calling for the records in G.O.Ms.no.80 Muncipal Administration and Water Supply Dated 30/06/2014 on the file of the 2nd respondent quash the same. 12/15

IN WMP(MD)NO.5804 OF 2021 IN WP(MD)NO.17841 OF 2019: THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU, SECRETARIAT, FORT ST. GEORGE, CHENNAI-600 009. ...PETITIONER/1ST RESPONDENT 1.KAL CABLES PRIVATE LIMITED, REPRESENTED BY ITS VICE PRESIDENT, MR.M.NATESAN, BRANCH OFFICE AT NO.1A, DINDIGUL MAIN ROAD, RAMJI NAGAR, TRICHY-620009 ...1ST RESPONDENT/PETITIONER 2.THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & WATER SUPPLY, SECRETARIAT, FORT ST. GEORGE, CHENNAI -600 009.

3.THE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING, ROOM NO.649 'A'WING SHASTRI BHAWAN, DR. RAJENDRAN PRASAD ROAD, NEW DELHI-110 001. ...RESPONDENTS 2&3/RESPONDENTS Prayer in WMP(MD). 5804/ 2021 in WP(MD). 17841/ 2019 : To delete the 1st respondent namely the Chief Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai from the cause title of the above Writ Petition on the grounds of mis-joinder of parties and thus render justice.

Prayer in WP(MD). 17841/ 2019 :

Constitution of India, praying this Court To calling for the records in G.O.Ms.No.80,Municipal Administration and Water Supply dated 30.06.2014 on the file of the 2nd respondent quash the same. ORDER : These petitions coming up for orders on this day, upon perusing the petitions and the affidavit filed in support thereof and upon hearing the arguments of M/S.M.SNEHA, Advocate for the petitioners in WMP(MD)Nos .14303, 14304,14306,14307,14308,14309, 14310, 14311, 14312, 14313, 14315, 14316, 14924,14940,14932 of 2019 and GOVT PLEADER for the petitioners in WMP(MD)Nos.5804, 5771 of 2021 and M/S.V.KARTHIKEYAN, Advocate for the petitioners in WMP (MD)Nos.22183, 22129, 22130 of 2018 and WMP(MD)Nos.8997, 8998, 8999, 9000,9001, 9002 of 2019 and M/S.B.PRASANNA VINOTH, Advocate for the Petitioners in WMP(MD)Nos.17375, 17376, 17378,17379 of 2019, the court made the following order:- 13/15

Since this Court posted the Writ Petitions for final hearing on 24.11.2022, the interim order already granted is made absolute. Therefore, these Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. sd/- 15/11/2022 / TRUE COPY / 23/11/2022 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

MYR TO 1 THE CHIEF SECRETARY, SECRETARIAT, GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU FORT.ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI.

2 THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & WATER SUPPLY, SECRETARIAT, FORT.ST.GEORGE, CHENNAI.

3 THE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING, ROOM.NO.649, A. WING SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI 110 001 4.THE SECRETARY, THE MINISTRY FOR INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, 2,KRISHNA MENON MARG, NEW DELHI-110 001 5.THE ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION & WATER SUPPLY, SECRETARIAT, FORT ST. GEORGE, CHENNAI -600 009.

6.THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR/NODAL OFFICER, SIVAGANGAI DISTRICT, SIVAGANGAI.

7.THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR/NODAL OFFICER, THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT, THOOTHUKUDI.

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8.THE COMMISSIONER, SIVAGANGAI MUNICIPALITY, SIVAGANGAI DISTRICT.

9.THE COMMISSIONER, KOVILPATTI MUNICIPALITY, THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT.

10.THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, TAMIL NADU ARASU CABLE TV CORPORATION, 34/123, 6TH FLOOR, DUKAR TOWER, MARSAL SALAI,CHENNAI-600008.

11.THE SPECIAL TAHSILDAR/ASSISTANT MANAGER, TAMIL NADU ARASU CABLE TV CORPORATION, SIVAGANGAI, SIVAGANGAI DISTRICT.

12.THE SPECIAL TAHSILDAR/ASSISTANT MANAGER, TAMIL NADU ARASU CABLE TV CORPORATION, THOOTHUKUDI, THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT.

ORDER

IN W.M.P.(MD)Nos.22129, 22130 and 22183 of 2018 & W.M.P.(MD)Nos.8997 to 9002, 14303 14304,14306 to 14313, 14315, 14316, 14924, 14932, 14940, 17375, 17376, 17378, 17379 of 2019 & W.M.P.(MD)Nos.5804 and 5771 of 2021 in W.P.(MD)Nos.24417 of 2018, 20758, 17843, 20748, 11905, 17845 11906 17841 of 2019 Date :15/11/2022 RK/VR/SAR-1 (22/11/2022) 15P/13C 15/15