J.Abubakkar Siddiq, v. the Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Multiple writ petitions challenging notices for demolishing specific shops in Silver Jubilee Complex were filed. The petitions alleged procedural impropriety as the notices were issued by the Municipality's legal counsel rather than the Executive Authority. The respondent Municipality admitted the defect and withdrew the notices during argument.
What did the court decide?
Writ petitions closed and notices withdrawn by the respondent Municipality. Liberty granted for future action in compliance with law.
What the court decided
1
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 08.07.2019
CORAM THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH
W.P(MD)Nos.13694 to 13702 and 14157 to 14159 of 2019 and W.M.P.(MD)Nos.10243 to 10251 and 10631 to 10633 of 2019
| J.Abubakkar Siddiq ... Petitioner |
in WP(MD). 13694/ | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| D.Ashok Kumar ... Petitioner |
in WP(MD). 13695/ | 2019 |
| M.Nagaraj ... Petitioner |
in WP(MD). 13696/ | 2019 |
| M.Shek Dawood ... Petitioner |
in WP(MD). 13697/ | 2019 |
| K.Shek Dawood ... Petitioner |
in WP(MD). 13698/ | 2019 |
| K.Natarajan ... Petitioner |
in WP(MD). 13699/ | 2019 |
| B.Gnanaprakasham ... Petitioner |
in WP(MD). 13700/ | 2019 |
| S.Abdul Abbas ... Petitioner |
in WP(MD). 13701/ | 2019 |
| J.Shajakhan ... Petitioner |
in WP(MD). 13702/ | 2019 |
| M.Kathar Moidheen ... Petitioner |
in WP(MD). 14157/ | 2019 |
| S.Srinivasa Kumar ... Petitioner |
in WP(MD). 14158/ | 2019 |
| S.R.Meiyar ... Petitioner |
in WP(MD). 14159/ | 2019 |
- Vs. -
- The Commissioner
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the issuance of notices by the legal counsel of the Municipality complied with Section 218 of the Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
J.Abubakkar Siddiq
- petitioner
D.Ashok Kumar
- petitioner
M.Nagaraj
- petitioner
M.Shek Dawood
- petitioner
K.Shek Dawood
- petitioner
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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