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R.Sethuraja, v. the Commissioner

Madras HC20 Jan 2017WP(MD)/900/2017

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In a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, the petitioner sought a direction to refund a deposited amount for a public work contract. The court directed the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation and pass orders on merits within twelve weeks.

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Direction to respondent to consider petitioner's representation dated 14.12.2016 and pass orders on merits within twelve weeks.

R.Sethuraja, Vs the Commissioner — Contract and Commercial Disputes | Madras HC (2017)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 20.01.2017

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAVICHANDRABAABU

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W.P.(MD)No.900 of 2017

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R.Sethuraja ... Petitioner

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Vs.

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The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Aringar Anna Maligai, Madurai.

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.. Respondent

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PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 14.12.2016 and direct the respondent to issue the deposit amount Rs.13,09,174.38/- which was deposited by the petitioner, in the name and style of R.Sethuraj second Class Contractor in contract Licence No.k.ngh.4/13408/16 in registered No.70 for the public work for the period of 2009 to 2016.

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For Petitioner :No Appearance

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For Respondent :T.S.Mohamed Mohideen Additional Government Pleader

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O R D E R

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The petitioner seeks for a direction to the respondent to consider his representation dated 14.12.2016 and consequentially for a direction to the respondent to refund the deposit amount.

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2.The petitioner claims to have made some deposit with the respondent Corporation in respect of a contract which according to the petitioner, is liable to be refunded by the respondent and therefore, he made a representation dated 14.12.2016, which has not been considered so far.

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3.This Court at this stage is not inclined to express any view on the claim made by the petitioner except by directing the respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 14.12.2016 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ of this order.

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4.With the above observations, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

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Sd/Assistant Registrar (Crl.Side)

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/True Copy/

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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rj2 To The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Aringar Anna Maligai, Madurai.

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+1CC to Mr.G.Anbusaravanan, Advocate Sr.No.3874 +1CC to Mr.T.S.Mohamed Mohidheen, Advocate Sr.No.3420

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GJM/MR/VB/3.2.17-2p-4C

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W.P.(MD)No.900 of 2017 20.01.2017(1/6)

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

R.Sethuraja, v. the Commissioner

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