THE HON’BLE DR.JUSTICE VINEET KOTHARI AND THE HON’BLE MS.JUSTICE PUSHPA SATHYANARAYANA–For Petitioner : Mr.V.Prakash, Senior counsel, for Mr.Goutam S.Raman–R1 : Mr.S.R.Rajagopal, Additional Advocate General, Assisted by Mr.V.Jayaprakash Narayanan Government Pleader For R2 : Mr.G.Rajagopalan, ASGI, assisted by Mr.K.Srinivasamurthy, Senior Panel Counsel for Central Government
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 12.05.2020
CORAM
THE HON’BLE DR.JUSTICE VINEET KOTHARI
AND
THE HON’BLE MS.JUSTICE PUSHPA SATHYANARAYANA
W.P.No.7498 OF 2020
a nd W MP.NO. 8940/2020
United Labour Federation,
Represented by its President,
4th Floor, CJ Complex,
149, Thambu Cheety Street,
Chennai-600 001. … Petitioner
Versus
1.The State of Tamil Nadu,
Rep.by its Chief Secretary,
Fort St.George,
Chennai-600 009.
2.Union of India,
Ministry of Home Affairs,
North Block,
New Delhi-110 001. … Respondents
Prayer:- Writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of
India praying for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent
to frame a suitable action plan to ensure that the movement of goods into
Tamil Nadu does not result in an increase of COVID-19 infections by putting in
place adequate safety and preventive measures and ensuring implementation
of the same.
For Petitioner : Mr.V.Prakash, Senior counsel,
for Mr.Goutam S.Raman
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For R1 : Mr.S.R.Rajagopal,
Additional Advocate General,
Assisted by
Mr.V.Jayaprakash Narayanan
Government Pleader
For R2 : Mr.G.Rajagopalan, ASGI,
assisted by Mr.K.Srinivasamurthy,
Senior Panel Counsel for Central Government
ORDER
(Made by DR.VINEET KOTHARI, J.)
The Court was held by Video Conference, as per the Resolution of the
Full Court dated 30th April 2020, by Judges at the respective residence offices
and the counsel, staff of the Court appearing from their respective residences.
The learned Additional Advocate General prayed for some more time
to produce the relevant report of the State with regard to the grievances
raised in the present writ petition about the proper testing and protocols being
put in place for entry of the persons or goods, vehicles etc. within the State or
exiting from the State by following the available modes of transport viz., road,
rail etc. He submits that three days time may be granted to produce that
report.
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Time is granted till 18 May 2020. The report may be placed on record
with advance copy served on the other side, including the learned counsel
appearing for the petitioner.
Post the matter again on 18 May 2020.
(V.K.,J.) (P.S.N., J.)
12.05.2020
Index : Yes/No
tar
To
1.The State of Tamil Nadu,
Rep.by its Chief Secretary,
Fort St.George,
Chennai-600 009.
2.Union of India,
Ministry of Home Affairs,
North Block,
New Delhi-110 001.
