Judgment:
PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent herein to consider and dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 30.1.2012 and conduct a joint survey with respect to the route Indra Nagar to Tirupur New Bus Stand of 1st respondent Mini Bus bearing Registration Nos.TN-21 A 6999 and TN 38 B 2075 in accordance with law.
ORDER
1. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the second respondent.
2. By consent of both the parties, the writ petition is taken up for final hearing and disposal.
3. The learned counsel appearing on behalf the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice if the second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 30.1.2012, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.
4. The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the second respondent, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court.
5. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 30.1.2012, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the first respondent, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 30.1.2012, to the second respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter. The writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs.