M/S. Guru Shanthi Auctioneers v. the Revenue Divisional Officer
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, W.P.No.2843 of 2025, decided 30.01.2025 by S. Sounthar J. Writ petition under Article 226 seeking mandamus to appoint M/s Guru Shanthi Auctioneers as licensed auctioneer for Ranipet Division under the Pawn Broker Act, 1943; representation dated 22.12.2022 to the Revenue Divisional Officer, Ranipet, lay unconsidered despite police verification and report. On the Government Advocate's submission, the Court, without entering merits, directed consideration of the representation and final orders on its own merits within four weeks; petition disposed of, no costs. Keywords: licensed auctioneer, Ranipet Division, Revenue Divisional Officer, writ of mandamus, four weeks, representation dated 22.12.2022.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.12.2022 and pass final orders on its own merits within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.