IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE: 23.2.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR WRIT PETITION NOS.4072 AND 4073 OF 2011 AND M.P.NO.1 OF 2011 IN BOTH WRIT PETITIONS R.Dison. ... Petitioner in W.P.No.4072 of 2011 J.Poondi Raj. ... Petitioner in W.P.No.4073 of 2011 vs. The Executive Officer, Special Grade Town Panchayat, Velankanni 611 111. ... Respondent in both W.Ps. Writ Petition No.4072 of 2011 is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue allotment order pursuant to the confirmation of auction dated 30.11.2010 in favour of the petitioner forthwith for shop Nos.10, 11, 13 in "C" Block of the shopping complex constructed by the Velankanni Selection Grade Town Panchayat. Writ Petition No.4073 of 2011 is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue allotment order pursuant to the confirmation of auction dated 30.11.2010 in favour of the petitioner forthwith for shop No.12 in "C" Block of the shopping complex constructed by the Velankanni Selection Grade Town Panchayat. For Petitioner in both W.Ps. : Mr.Babu Rangasamy For Respondent in both W.Ps. : Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal, Government Advocate. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ COMMON ORDER Writ Petition No.4072 of 2011 is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue allotment order pursuant to the confirmation of auction dated 30.11.2010 in favour of the petitioner forthwith for shop Nos.10, 11, 13 in "C" Block of the shopping complex constructed by the Velankanni Selection Grade Town Panchayat. 2. Writ Petition No.4073 of 2011 is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue allotment order pursuant to the confirmation of auction dated 30.11.2010 in favour of the petitioner forthwith for shop No.12 in "C" Block of the shopping complex constructed by the Velankanni Selection Grade Town Panchayat. 3. The relief sought for in both writ petitions is one and the same. Hence, both writ petitions are taken up together. 4. Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal, learned Government Advocate, takes notice on behalf of the respondents in both writ petitions. By consent of both parties, both writ petitions are taken up for final disposal. 5. The petitioners in both writ petitions claim that they are the successful bidders in respect of shops mentioned above in the auction conducted by the respondent on 30.11.2010 and they have also paid security deposit and six months rent in advance. Since the allotment order has not been issued, the writ petitions have been filed. 6. Petitioner in W.P.No.4072 of 2011 states that he has given two representations dated 13.12.2010 and 12.2.2011 to the respondent. The petitioner in W.P.No.4073 of 2011 states that he has given two representations dated 10.12.2010 and 12.2.2011 to the respondent. The postal acknowledgment have been filed in the typeset of papers. 7. Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal, learned Government Advocate states that the Court may direct the authority to consider the said representations on merits and in accordance with law. Petitioner in both writ petitions are also agreeable for such course of action. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 8. Considering the above plea of the petitioners and the stand taken by the learned Government Advocate, the respondent is directed to consider and dispose the above said representations on merits and in accordance with law, expeditiously, preferably within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Both writ petitions are ordered as above. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar ts To The Executive Officer, Special Grade Town Panchayat, Velankanni 611 111. 2 ccs To Mr.Babu Rangasamy, Advocate, SR.12837, 12838 Common Order in W.P.Nos.4072 & 4073 of 2011 PUR (CO) RH (25.2.11) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/