Gurumoorthy v. The Commissioner

ORDER Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the Madurai Corporation.

¶2The writ petitioner is a registered contractor. According to him, the petition mentioned amount should be returned to him. The petitioner has given a representation dated 23.09.2023 to the respondent. The respondent is directed to dispose of the said representation on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

¶3This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

08.11.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Aringar Anna Maligai, Madurai – 625 002.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. MGA

08.11.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.11.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Gurumoorthy ... Petitioner Vs. The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Aringar Anna Maligai, Madurai – 625 002. ... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider petitioner's representation dated 23.09.2023 and direct the respondent to issue the deposit amount Rs.12,42,520/- which was deposited by petitioner, in the name and style of Guru Moorthy Second Class Contractor petitioner Contract Registered Number is 79 for the public work for the period of 2016 to 2022. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Poovalingam For Respondent : Mr.S.Vinayak Standing Counsel