Court defers opinion on demurrage waiver, directs prompt review by respondent, no costs incurred

The Court refrained from expressing an opinion on the petitioner's claim for a waiver of demurrage, emphasizing the responsibility of the respondents to evaluate and decide on the matter. The Court directed the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation and make a decision within three weeks, without incurring any costs.

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Issues involved:
- Petition for Mandamus to direct consideration of representation seeking waiver of demurrage during detention period of goods.

Analysis:
The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking a Mandamus to direct the third respondent to consider their representation dated 05.05.2017, requesting a waiver of demurrage for the detention period of goods. The petitioner contended that full waiver of demurrage for specific consignments was not granted, despite being entitled to it. The Court refrained from expressing any opinion on the claim made by the petitioner, emphasizing that it is the responsibility of the respondents, particularly the third respondent, to evaluate and decide on the claim. The Court clarified that the writ petition was filed with a limited prayer solely for the disposal of the representation dated 05.05.2017. Consequently, the Court disposed of the petition with a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation and make a decision based on its merits and in accordance with the law. The third respondent was instructed to hear the petitioner and issue orders within three weeks from the receipt of the court's order. The judgment concluded by stating that no costs were to be incurred, and the connected miscellaneous petition was closed.

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