Dismissed

Pandi.M v. the Govt. of Tamilnadu

Madras HC19 Apr 2023WP(MD)/5146/2021

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What is this about?

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by M. Pandi seeking extension of a toilet lease or refund of license fees for the non-operation period during the lockdown, holding that the relief had already enured by the efflux of time, requiring no further order.

What did the court decide?

None. The petition for extension of lease or refund of fees was dismissed because the relief had already enured by the efflux of time.

Pandi.M Vs the Govt. of Tamilnadu — Contract and Commercial Disputes | Madras HC (2023)

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W.P.(MD) No.5146 of 2021

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 19.04.2023

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA

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W.P.(MD) No.5146 of 2021 and W.M.P(MD)No.4129 of 2021

M.Pandi

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Government of Tamilnadu, Rep by its Secretary to Government, Municipal and Administration of Water Supply Department, St.George Fort, Chennai-600 009.

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2.The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, No.78, Urban Administrative Building, Santhom High Road, MRC Nagar, Rajaannamalaipuram, Chennai-28.

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3.The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Madurai District.

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4.The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

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... Respondents

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Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to

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W.P.(MD) No.5146 of 2021

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extend the lease period for the non-operation period of 166 days (i.e. from 24.03.2020 to 07.09.2020) or to refund the proportionate license fee for the non-operation period for the collection of the Toilet fee in the Men's Toilet near Vasantham Hotel in the MGR Bus stand Madurai, under the fourth respondent based on the representation of the petitioner dated 10.01.2021 in light of the orders passed in W.P(MD) No.19596 of 2020 dated 01.02.2021.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramsundarvijayraj

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M/s.Veera Associates

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For R1 to R3 : Mr.T.Amjadkhan

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Government Advocate

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For R4 : Mr.K.K.Kannan Standing Counsel

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ORDER

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This writ petition is filed for a direction to the respondents to extend the lease period for the non-operation period of 166 days (i.e. from 24.03.2020 to 07.09.2020) or to refund the proportionate license fee for the non-operation period for the collection of the Toilet fee in the Men's Toilet near Vasantham Hotel in the MGR Bus stand Madurai, under the fourth respondent based on the representation of the petitioner

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W.P.(MD) No.5146 of 2021

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dated 10.01.2021 in light of the orders passed in W.P(MD) No.19596 of 2020 dated 01.02.2021.

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Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side.

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Considering the fact that the relief claimed has enured to the

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petitioner by efflux of time, no further orders are required in the above writ petition. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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19.04.2023

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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes cp To

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1.The Secretary to Government, Government of Tamilnadu, Municipal and Administration of Water Supply Department, St.George Fort, Chennai-600 009.

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2.The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, No.78, Urban Administrative Building, Santhom High Road, MRC Nagar, Rajaannamalaipuram, Chennai-28.

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W.P.(MD) No.5146 of 2021

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P.T.ASHA, J.

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3.The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Madurai District.

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W.P.(MD) No.5146 of 2021

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Dated: 19.04.2023

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