Petitioner sought writ of mandamus for payment against Puducherry authorities. Court held writ not maintainable at Madurai Bench; liberty granted to approach Principal Bench. Petition closed.
Liberty granted to approach Principal Bench; Writ Petition closed.
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W.P.(MD)No.14861 of 2020
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 21.11.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH
W.P.(MD)No.14861 of 2020 and W.M.P(MD)No.12521 of 2020
M/s.Standard Fire Works (P) Limited, represented by its Director P.Jaisankar, Virudhunagar District.
... Petitioner
vs.
1.The State of Pondicherry, Rep. by its Chief Secretary, Secretariat, Beach Road, Puducherry-605 001.
2.The Chairman/Secretary to Government, (Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs), Puducherry Agro Products, Food and Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd, (PAPSCO), Thattanchavady, Pondicherry – 605 009.
3.The Managing Director, Puducherry Agro Products, Food and Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd. (PAPSO), Thattanchavady Pondicherry-605 009. ... Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to pay a sum of Rs.1,01,86,196/- (Rupees One crore One Lakh, Eighty
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Six Thousands and one Hundred Ninety Six Only) in lieu of the supply of firecrackers to the 3rd respondent “PAPSCO” during ‘Diwali-2017’ forthwith and within the stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court by considering the petitioner’s representations dated 21.3.2019 and 17.12.2019.
For Petitioner :Mr.M.Solaisamy For Respondents :Mr.A.K.Manikkam Special Government Pleader *****
O R D E R
The relief that has been sought for in this Writ Petition is against
the authorities in Puducherry. Hence, this Writ Petition is not maintainable before the Madurai Bench of this Court. Liberty is granted to the petitioner to move a Writ Petition before the Principal Bench and workout their remedy. This Writ Petition is accordingly closed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.
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M/s. Standard Fire Works (P) Limited
The State of Pondicherry
The Chairman/Secretary to Government, PAPSCO
The Managing Director, PAPSCO
N. Anand Venkatesh
As recorded by the court registry
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