Sujith.S v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.06.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN and W.M.P(MD)No.17818 of 2022 S.Sujith ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2.The Commissioner, Dindigul Corporation, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to confirm the tender for allotment of Shop No.7 for monthly rent, which is situtated at New Shopping Complex, Kamaraj Bus Stand, Dindigul in favour of the petitioner as being the highest bidder in the auction conducted on 15.11.2021.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Chandrakumar For Respondents : Mr.J.Ashok - for R1 Additional Government Pleader Mr.M.Thirunavukkarasu - for R2

O R D E R

When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw the writ petition and he has also made the following endorsement : "I may be permitted to withdraw the Writ Petition."

2. Heard the learned counsel for the Dindigul Corporation Mr.M.Thirunavukkarasu, who appear through Video Conferencing. It is represented that the writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. However a caveat is placed on the second respondent to return back the earnest money deposit of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs only) to the petitioner herein within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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3. In view of the above submission and endorsement made, this Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

05.06.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No NCC : Yes / No RM To 1.The District Collector Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2.The Commissioner, Dindigul Corporation, Dindigul District.

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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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