G. Gunasekaran v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to conduct a tender process for renting Panchayat shops. The court found the petition infructuous as the respondents had already conducted the public auction and allotted the shops, thus closing the petition without costs.
What did the court decide?
No relief granted. Petition closed as infructuous due to post-filing conduct of public auction and allotment of shops.
What the court decided
WP(MD)No.20496 of 2015
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 27.11.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
WP(MD)No.20496 of 2015 and WMP(MD)No.1 of 2015
G.Gunasekaran ... Petitioner
Vs
- 1.The District Collector, Pudhukottai District.
- 2.The Additional Director of Town Panchayat, Puduhukottai District.
- 3.The Block Development Officer, Aavudaiyar Kovil Taluk, Pudhukottai District.
- 4.The President, Memisal Panchayat, Pudhukottai District. ... Respondents
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the writ petition seeking mandatory action for tendering shops has become infructuous after a public auction was conducted.
Whether any mercy clause or previous order prevents the dismissal of the current petition which is now stale.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
G. Gunasekaran
- respondent
The District Collector, Pudhukottai District
- respondent
The Additional Director of Town Panchayat, Puduhukottai District
- respondent
The Block Development Officer, Aavudaiyar Kovil Taluk, Pudhukottai District
- respondent
The President, Memisal Panchayat, Pudhukottai District
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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