Dismissed

S.Kannan, S/O.R.Shanmugam, v. Union of India

Madras HC12 Nov 2019WP(MD)/7739/2011

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What is this about?

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court dismissed a writ petition filed under Article 226 challenging the appointment of retail outlet dealers by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, noting similar petitions had previously been dismissed by Single Judges and affirmed by Division Benches.

What did the court decide?

No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.

S.Kannan, S/O.R.Shanmugam, Vs Union of India — Madras HC (2019) — LawSathi Research

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W.P(MD)No.7739 of 2011

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.11.2019 CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.SUNDAR W.P(MD)No.7739 of 2011 and M.P(MD)No.2 of 2011

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S.Kannan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.Union of India, Rep. by Secretary to Government, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, New Delhi. 2.The Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Through its Area Marketing Manager, Dealer Section Office, No.1, Renganathan Garden, Eleventh Main Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai – 600 040.

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3.The Territory Manager (Retail Sales), The Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Broad Gauge Good Shed Road, Thachanallur Post, Thirunelveli. ... Respondents

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records relating to the impugned notification of the respondents 2 and 3, so far as it related to the appointment of retail outlet dealer in Narikudi, Virudhunagar District (No.303 in advertisement), published in the Tamil Daily 'Dhinathanthi' dated 20.12.2010 and quash the same and consequently forbear the respondents from appointing any new retail outlet dealers in the above said place.

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For Petitioner : Mr.P.Kaathan Rajkumar for Mr.T.R.Jeyapalam For R – 1 : Mr.R.Murugappan For R – 2 : No appearance For R – 3 : Mr.S.P.Naveen Kumar for Mr.N.Natesh Raja

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W.P(MD)No.7739 of 2011

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ORDER

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Mr.P.Kaathan Rajkumar, learned counsel representing Mr.T.R.Jeyapalam, counsel on record for writ petitioner submitted that similar Writ Petitions have been dismissed by more than one Hon'ble Single Judge and it is submitted that Hon'ble Division Bench has confirmed the dismissal in the intra Court appeals.

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2.It is submitted that matter has not been carried to Hon'ble Supreme Court.

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3.In the light of aforementioned fair submission about the obtaining position, instant Writ Petition stands dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.

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Sd/-

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Assistant Registrar (CS-II)

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// True Copy //

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Sub Assistant Registrar(CS )

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The Secretary to Government, Union of India, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, New Delhi.

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2.The Area Marketing Manager, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Dealer Section Office, No.1, Renganathan Garden, Eleventh Main Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai – 600 040.

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The Territory Manager (Retail Sales), The Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Broad Gauge Good Shed Road, Thachanallur Post, Thirunelveli.

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+1 CC to M/s.S. NATESH RAJA, Advocate SR-97579. +1 CC to M/s.R. MURUGAPPAN, Advocate SR-97849.

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W.P(MD)No.7739 of 2011 12.11.2019

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CS(22.11.2019) 2P 6C

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