Partly allowed

V.Shri v. The Secretary to Government

Madras HC1 Jun 2023WP/13996/2023

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What is this about?

In this writ petition, a transmale petitioner sought directions to continue his roadside pushcart business after officials interfered with it. The Court directed the Corporation to consider the petitioner's representation via the Town Vending Committee for a vending zone allotment, mandating that the petitioner not be disturbed in the interim provided he does not hinder public movement.

What did the court decide?

Respondents directed to place petitioner's representation before the Town Vending Committee for a decision on vending zone allotment; petitioner not to be disturbed until then.

V.Shri Vs The Secretary to Government — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Madras HC (2023)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 01.06.2023

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W.P.No.13996 of 2023

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CORAM :

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH

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W.P.No.13996 of 2023

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V.Shri ... Petitioner

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-Vs-

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1.The Secretary to Government Social Welfare Department Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. 2.The Commissioner Greater than Chennai Corporation Ribbon Building, Chennai-600 003. 3.The Inspector of Police Ooteri Police Station Chennai 600 012. .. Respondents

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 6.4.2023 and pass orders within the time stipulated by this Hon'ble Court.

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For Petitioner	Mr.N.Mahendra Babu
For Respondents	Mrs.S.Mythreye Chandru Special Government Pleader for R1, R3
	Mrs.P.T.Ramadevi Standing Counsel for R2

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W.P.No.13996 of 2023

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O R D E R

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This writ petition has been filed for the issue of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation made by the petitioner on 06.04.2023, wherein, the petitioner has requested the respondents to permit him to run the business in a pushcart.

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2.The petitioner is a transmale, who is eking livelihood by doing business in a pushcart in the roadside at Cookies Road, Jamalaiya, Chennai-600 011. According to the petitioner, the officials belonging to the respondents are interfering with the business run by the petitioner and hence, a representation was made by the petitioner in this regard on 06.04.2023. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court seeking for appropriate directions.

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3.Heard Mr.N.Mahendra Babu, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mrs.S.Mythreye Chandru, learned Special Government Pleader for R1, R3 and Mrs.P.T.Ramadevi, learned Standing Counsel for R2.

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4.Insofar as the 3^rd respondent Police is concerned - Mrs.S.Santhhiya (W Gr-I 42269), P2-Otteri PS(L&O), mobile no.8072820755, was present before this Court and Grade-I Constable belonging to the 3^rd respondent Station stated that the Police are not interfering with the business run by the petitioner. The statement is recorded.

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5.The learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the 2^nd respondent Corporation

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submitted that the petitioner is running the business in a pushcart and the pushcart is kept in a crowded place interfering with the movement of the general public. Hence, the officials belonging to the 2^nd respondent Corporation had objected to running of the business by the petitioner in the concerned place. The learned Standing Counsel further submitted that the Town Vending Committee is the appropriate authority, who can permit the petitioner to do the business in a vending zone.

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6.In the considered view of this Court, the petitioner has not put up any bunk shop. Admittedly, the petitioner is running the business in a pushcart. The petitioner has made a representation to the Corporation to permit the business to be run in the pushcart at Cookies Road, Jamalaiya, Chennai-600 011. Corporation of Chennai, shall place this representation before the Town Vending Committee and a decision shall be taken by the Committee allotting the petitioner to do the business in a vending zone. Till then, the petitioner shall not be disturbed and shall be permitted to do the business without causing any hindrance to the movement of the general public.

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7.This writ petition is disposed of in the above terms. No costs.

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01.06.2023

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KP Internet : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Neutral Citation :Yes/No

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W.P.No.13996 of 2023

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N.ANAND VENKATESH, J.

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1.The Secretary to Government Social Welfare Department Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

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2.The Commissioner Greater than Chennai Corporation Ribbon Building, Chennai 600 003.

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3.The Inspector of Police Ooteri Police Station Chennai 600 012.

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