M.Mahalakshmi v. the Dean
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought mandamus to direct the Dean of a Government medical college hospital to issue a no objection certificate for her tea shop. The court held that under the Government's 2015 policy banning such permissions and requiring public auction, a mere representation was insufficient and the Dean had no power to grant concession; petition disposed with liberty to participate in any public auc
What did the court decide?
No direction granted; petitioner given liberty to participate in any public auction conducted for hospital shops.