A.Samundeeswari Lakshmanan v. The State of Tamil Nadu
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Madras considered a writ petition seeking a mandatory direction to stop interference in a public auction of fishery rights and to provide police protection. Upon receiving the petitioner's submission that the alleged interference had subsided, the court closed the petition.
What did the court decide?
Petition closed; liberty granted to approach authorities afresh if cause of action continues. No costs.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 05.07.2021
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R. MAHADEVAN
Writ Petition No.11050 of 2015 and M.P.No.1 of 2015
A.Samundeeswari Lakshmanan ...Petitioner
-Vs-
- The State of Tamil Nadu represented by its District Collector, Nagapattinam Nagapattinam District.
- The Superintendent of Police Nagapattinam District Nagapattinam.
- The Inspector of Police Vallivalam Police Station Vallivalam, Nagapattinam District.
- The Tahsildar Thirukuvalai Nagapattinam District.
- Appasamy 6. Chinnasamy ...Respondents
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing police and administrative authorities not to interfere with the public auction of fishery rights and to provide police protection.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
A.Samundeeswari Lakshmanan
- respondent
The State of Tamil Nadu represented by its District Collector
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police Nagapattinam
- respondent
The Inspector of Police Vallivalam
- respondent
The Tahsildar Thirukuvalai
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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