1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.02.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.K.SASIDHARAN W.P.(MD)No.1989 of 2011 Uthavum Karangal, Non-Government Organization, Through its Secretary, Mr.R.Vallinayagam, No.26-F, Kailasanathar Building, Kailasapuram East Street, Tirunelveli Junction : Petitioner Vs. The Commissioner, Tirunelveli Municipality Corporation, Tirunelveli. : Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 27.12.2010 for renewal of lease as per G.O.No.92, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated 03.07.2007 and pass orders on merits before taking any decision in respect of lease of the petitioner and within the time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner :Mr.H.Arumugam For Respondent :Mr.S.P.Maharajan O R D E R ********** Mr.S.P.Maharajan, learned standing counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondent. 2. The petitioner seeks a direction to the respondent to dispose of his representation dated 27.12.2010 submitted for the purpose of renewal of license. 3. The petitioner was given license in an auction conducted by the respondent to maintain the pay and use toilet situated in and around Nethaji Bose Market at Tirunelveli Town. The initial license was for a period from 2005 to 2008. Subsequently, it was extended on the basis of the Government Order in G.O.No.92, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated 03.07.2007. The license period will expire by 31.03.2011. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 27.12.2010 for renewal of lease. The said representation was not considered and as such, the petitioner is before this Court. 4. The learned standing counsel for the Municipality on instructions submits that every effort would be taken to dispose of the representation before the expiry of the term. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 5. The only request of the petitioner is to consider the representation submitted by them for the purpose of renewal of the license beyond 31.03.2011. The representation was submitted as early as on 27.12.2010. Therefore, I am of the view that the matter requires urgent consideration by the respondent. 6. Accordingly, the respondent is directed to consider and dispose of the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 27.12.2010, on merits and as per law, as expeditiously as possible, and in any case on or before 18.03.2011. 7. The Writ Petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs. Sd/- Deputy Registrar (Accounts) /True Copy/ Assistant Registrar To The Commissioner, Tirunelveli Municipality Corporation, Tirunelveli. + 1 cc to Mr.S.P.Maharajan, Advocate, SR No.9377 W.P.(MD)No.1989 of 2011 22.02.2011 rj2 RJ/22.3.11 2p/3c https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/