Mr.R.Rajeswaran, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents. By consent, the main writ petitions are taken up for disposal at the admission stage itself.
2. The petitioner has filed the above writ petitions to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider its representations dated 15.07.2017 within a time frame.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that inspite of the petitioner's representations dated 15.07.2017, the 1st respondent has not passed any order so far.
4. Mr.R.Rajeswaran learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that the 1st respondent may be directed to consider the petitioner's representations dated 15.07.2017, and pass orders in accordance with law, within four weeks' time.
5. Having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, without expressing any opinion with regard to the merits of the case, I direct the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representations dated 15.07.2017 and pass orders in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
With this observation, the writ petitions are disposed of. No costs.
18.09.2017 rg To 1 The Superintending Engineer (H), C & M Chennai Circle, Highways Departemnt, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006.
2. The Divisional Engineer, Highways Department, Chennai City Roads, Chennai 600 015.
M. DURAISWAMY,J.
rg W.P.Nos.24889 & 24890 of 2017 18.09.2017