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Mrs.Indira v. the Regional Lpg Manager

Madras HC12 Apr 2018WP(MD)/1433/2018

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What is this about?

In a writ petition, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed the Regional LPG Manager of Bharat Petroleum Corporation to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 04.12.2017 regarding non-selection for an LPG dealership within six weeks, after providing due opportunity, and disposed of the writ petition without delving into the merits of the claim.

What did the court decide?

A direction to the first respondent to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 04.12.2017 within six weeks after giving due opportunity.

Mrs.Indira Vs the Regional Lpg Manager — Consumer Protection | Madras HC (2018)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 12.04.2018

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH

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W.P.(MD) No.1433 of 2018 and WMP(MD).No.1492 of 2018

Indira

... Petitioner

Vs.

The Regional LPG Manager,

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State Office,

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited., Regional Office, Renganathan Garden

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15^th Main Road,

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Anna Nagar West, Chennai 600 040

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The Territory Manager(Area Officer)

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Madurai Bye Pass Raod, Tuticorin 628 008 ... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to conduct an enquiry of the complaint dated 04.12.2017 lodged by the petitioner in terms of clause 21 and 22 of brochure of selection of indane (LPG) Distributors March 2010 and pass orders forthwith.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.Ethirajulu

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For Respondents : Mr.Natesh Raja

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ORDER

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In connection with non selection of the petitioner for dealership in LPG of Bharat Petroleum Corporation at Madurai in the category of Open(Women) Marketing Plan 2008-2010, the petitioner has lodged a complaint on 04.12.2017 before the first respondent herein. Since the complaint has been kept pending, without any final order being passed, the present writ petition has been filed.

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2.Heard Mr.G.Ethirajulu, learned counsel appearing for the

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petitioner and Mr.Natesh Raja, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.

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3.The learned Standing Counsel for the respondents submitted that the complaint itself is not maintainable before the first respondent herein. Since the petitioner is an unsuccessful candidate and as such he cannot invoke the jurisdiction of the first respondent.

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4.It is needless to point out that whenever any representation / application is made to the statutory authorities, the respondents are bound to dispose of the same in one way or other, rather than keeping it pending indefinitely.

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In view of the limited prayer sought for and without going into the merits of the claim, there shall be a direction to the first respondent to consider the petitioner's complaint dated 04.12.2017 within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order. Such an exercise shall be done after giving due opportunity to the petitioner.

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7.With the above observation, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar(CS-III)

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/True Copy/

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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The Regional LPG Manager, State Office, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited., Regional Office, Renganathan Garden

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15^th Main Road, Anna Nagar West, Chennai 600 040

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The Territory Manager(Area Officer) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Madurai Bye Pass Raod, Tuticorin 628 008.

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1 cc TO Mr.S.Nateshraja , Advocate in SR No. 61153

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- 1 cc TO Mr.P.Arun Jayatram , Advocate in SR No. 60975

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msa

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AE/KKR/SAR2/26.04.2018/2P/5C

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

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W.P.(MD) No.1433 of 2018 and WMP(MD).No.1492 of 2018 12.04.2018

Mrs.Indira v. the Regional Lpg Manager

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