T. Boopathi v. The Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Security deposit refund; municipal shop lease by auction; Palladam Municipality; Shop No.13 Anna Perunthu Nilayam (bus stand), Palladam, Tiruppur; lease year 2016–2017; possession vacated July 2023; unconsidered representation dated 13.03.2026; Article 226 Mandamus; direction to consider representation within four weeks; disposed, no costs; no monetary award granted. Madras High Court, W.P.No.26193 of 2026, decided 08.07.2026, Hemant Chandangoudar J.; counsel: Mr.B.Anand, Standing Counsel for respondent. Deposit figures differ in source: Rs.5,69,840/- (prayer, 9% interest) vs Rs.5,69,480/- (body, 18% interest).
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.03.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within four (4) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.