Dismissed

The South Indian Iron & v. the Secretary

Madras HC8 Dec 2022WP/17723/2013

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What is this about?

A writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Certiorari and Mandamus to quash an auction-based licence granted for the collection of entry fees at the Iron and Steel Market Sathangadu was dismissed as infructuous upon the petitioner's request to withdraw the petition.

What did the court decide?

Writ Petition dismissed as infrunctuous upon withdrawal by the petitioner.

The South Indian Iron & Vs the Secretary — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2022)

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W.P.No.17723 of 2013

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 08.12.2022

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR

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W.P.No.17723 of 2013 &

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M.P.No. 2 of 2013

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The South Indian Iron & Hardware Merchants' Association Rep. by its Secretary S.A.Azez having registered office at S.M.Court, II floor 54, Sembudoss street Chennai-600001

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...Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Secretary Housing & Urban Development Department Tamil Nadu Secretariat Fort St.George, Chennai-5

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2.The Member Secretary Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority cum The Chairman Market Committee The Sathangadu Iron and Steel Market Area 1A, Gandhi Irwin Road, Tower-I Egmore,Chennai-600 008

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3.The Chief Administrative Officer (CMDA) Market Management Committee Iron and Steel Market,Sathangadu

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis __________

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W.P.No.17723 of 2013

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Gandhi Irwin Road, Tower-I Egmore,Chennai-600 008

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4.Sri Mangalam Agencies Thiruvottriyur Chennai.

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... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified mandamus to call for the records of the 3^rd respondent bearing File No.CAO/MNC/I & SM dated 11.03.2013 in quotation No.5/2012-2013 culminating in the auction held on 27.03.2013 granting licence to the 4^th respondent for collection of entry fee for vehicles in the Iron and Steel Market Sathangadu and quash the same and consequently forbear the 4^th respondent from collecting any fee or any amount in any form or manner for the vehicles entering or leaving the Iron and Steel Market Sathangadu based upon the impugned licence.

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For Respondents : Mr.S.Rajesh, Govt.Advocate for R1

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Mr.R.Arunkumar for R2 and 3

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No Appearance for R4

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O R D E R

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Writ Petition is filed to call for the records of the 3^rd respondent bearing File No.CAO/MNC/I & SM dated 11.03.2013 in quotation

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis __________

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W.P.No.17723 of 2013

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No.5/2012-2013 culminating in the auction held on 27.03.2013 granting licence to the 4^th respondent for collection of entry fee for vehicles in the Iron and Steel Market Sathangadu and quash the same and consequently forbear the 4^th respondent from collecting any fee or any amount in any form or manner for the vehicles entering or leaving the Iron and Steel Market Sathangadu based upon the impugned licence.

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Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner sought permission of this Court to withdraw this Writ Petition and he had also made an endorsement to that effect. Recording the submissions and the endorsement made, this Writ Petition is dismissed as infructuous. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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08.12.2022

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kpr Internet:Yes Speaking/non-speaking order

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis __________

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W.P.No.17723 of 2013

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N. SATHISH KUMAR, J.

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kpr

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1.The Secretary Housing & Urban Development Department Tamil Nadu Secretariat Fort St.George, Chennai-5

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2.The Member Secretary Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority cum The Chairman Market Committee The Sathangadu Iron and Steel Market Area 1A, Gandhi Irwin Road, Tower-I Egmore,Chennai-600 008

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3.The Chief Administrative Officer (CMDA) Market Management Committee Iron and Steel Market,Sathangadu Gandhi Irwin Road, Tower-I Egmore,Chennai-600 008

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W.P.No.17723 of 2013 & M.P.No. 2 of 2013

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08.12.2022

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis __________

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