Sri P Venugopal @ Mani v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought a mandamus directing the Secretary, Commerce and Industries Department to decide his representation for approval of a black granite quarry lease in Tumkur district. The Government Advocate undertook that the representation would be considered within eight weeks; the petition was disposed of accordingly.
What did the court decide?
State's recorded submission that the petitioner's representation will be considered within eight weeks from receipt of the order; no costs.