Petition seeking renovation and basic facilities at the District Central Library, Madurai was closed after the Government reported ongoing renovation works costing Rs.97.40 lakhs, with liberty to re-open the petition if the work is stopped or not completed.
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W.P(MD)No.18677 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 27.08.2024
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBRAMANIAN and THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI
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M.Muthuselvam
... Petitioner
vs.
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... Respondents
Prayer : Appeal filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to upgrade the infrastructure of 'Central District Library, Madurai' by renovate the interiors of Library, along with the provisions of hygienic toilets, drinking water, wifi, generator and other basic facilities in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.R.Alagumani For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilakkumar, Government Pleader
ORDER
( Order of the Court was made by R.SUBRAMANIAN, J.)
The District Library Officer, Madurai, has in letter dated 22.08.2024 addressed to the Government Pleader, set out the renovation work
that is going on in the Library building at a cost of Rs.97.40 lakhs.
that some works are going on. He would, however, seek permission to re-open the writ petition if the work is stopped midway.
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writ petition in the event the work is not completed. No costs.
(R.S.M, J.) (L.V.G, J.) 27.08.2024 Index : Yes / No Neutral Citation : Yes / No bala
To
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R.SUBRAMANIAN, J. and L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.
bala
ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.18677 of 2024 DATED : 27.08.2024
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the respondents could be directed to upgrade and renovate the infrastructure of the District Central Library, Madurai.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
M.Muthuselvam
State of Tamil Nadu, represented by the Principal Secretary, School Education Department
State of Tamil Nadu, represented by the Principal Secretary, Public Works Department
The Director, Directorate of Public Libraries
The District Collector, Madurai District
The District Library Officer, District Central Library, Madurai District
R.Subramanian
L.Victoria Gowri
As recorded by the court registry
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