C Mariappa and Sons v. the Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
This writ petition was filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution. The petitioner prayed for a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to stop construction on a public road. The court directed the learned standing counsel to take notice, ordered the respondents to inspect the spot and take necessary action, and disposed of the petition.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondents to inspect the spot and take necessary action forthwith on the representation given by the petitioner.