Case Note & Summary
The petitioner, C. Jesu Raja, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, seeking a writ of mandamus to direct the first respondent (Secretary, Ministry for Information and Broadcasting) and the second respondent (Nodal Officer, KAL Cable Private Limited) to take action against the third respondent (Managing Director, KAL Cable Private Limited) for allegedly illegally disconnecting the petitioner's cable TV signal in violation of the Cable TV Regulation Act. The petitioner also sought restoration of the signal and prevention of future disconnection, based on his representation dated 1.8.2022. The court heard the learned counsel for the petitioner (Mr. M. Suresh), respondents 2 and 3 (Mr. V. Karthikeyan), and the fourth respondent (Mr. P.M. Vishnuvarthanan). Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, the court directed the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and the fourth respondent, and to pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. The writ petition was disposed of with no order as to costs, and the connected miscellaneous petition was closed.
Headnote
A) Constitutional Law - Writ of Mandamus - Consideration of Representation - Article 226 of Constitution of India - The court directed the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 01.08.2022 regarding alleged illegal disconnection of cable TV signals, after affording opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and the fourth respondent, and pass appropriate orders within twelve weeks. The court did not express any opinion on merits. (Paras 3-4)
Issue of Consideration
Whether the court should direct the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation regarding illegal disconnection of cable TV signals.
Final Decision
The court directed the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 01.08.2022 after affording opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and the fourth respondent, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within twelve weeks. The writ petition was disposed of with no order as to costs. Connected miscellaneous petition closed.
Law Points
- Writ of Mandamus
- Consideration of representation
- Opportunity of hearing
- Cable TV Regulation Act
