BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:24.01.2011 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.K.SASIDHARAN WP(MD)No.616 of 2011 R.Vasanthi :Petitioner -Vs- 1.The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Anna Maligai, Madurai – 625 002. 2.The Superintendent of Markets-2, Computer Section, Madurai Corporation, Anna Maligai, Madurai – 625 002. :Respondents PRAYER:Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2011 and consequently direct the respondents to adjust or repay the payment which was paid earlier to the respondents for sum of Rs.8,712/- For Petitioner :Mr.P.Kalyana Ramachandran For Respondents :Mr.M.Ravishankar, Standing counsel for Corporation ORDER The petitioner seeks a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider his representation dated 05.01.2001 submitted for the purpose of adjusting a sum of Rs.8712/- stated to have been paid by him over and above what was due from him. 2.According to the petitioner, he has taken a shop bearing No.432 in Mattu Thavanai Central Market on a monthly rent of Rs.2,000/-. Since the first respondent has instructed to pay a sum of Rs.4159/-, he was constrained to pay the said amount. 3.Subsequently, the first respondent has indicated that the correct monthly rent was only a sum of Rs.2,000/-. Therefore, it is evident that the petitioner has paid a sum of Rs.8,712/- in excess. It is for the purpose of adjustment of the said sum, the petitioner has filed a representation on 05.11.2010. 4.The learned counsel for the Madurai Corporation fairly submits that the representation submitted by the petitioner will be considered by the Corporation on merits. 5.Accordingly, the first respondent is directed to consider and dispose of the representation submitted by the petitioner on 05.01.2011 on merits and as per law as expeditiously as possible and in any case, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6.The writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs. Sd/- Deputy Registrar (LA) / TRUE COPY / Assistant Registrar To: 1.The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Anna Maligai, Madurai – 625 002. 2.The Superintendent of Markets-2, Computer Section, Madurai Corporation, Anna Maligai, Madurai – 625 002. +1CC to M/s.M.Ravishankar, Advocate. SR.No.3067. MPK/RP/01.02.2011/1P/4C. WP(MD)No.616 of 2011,24.01.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/