Community School Board District No. 2 v. Lindsay

Community School Board District No. 2 of the City of New York (Community Board) brings this article 78 proceeding, in the nature of mandamus, for an order directing respondents to perform various specific administrative duties enjoined upon them by statute. (CPLR 7803, subd. 1.) The ultimate relief sought is an allocation of funds to the Community *86Board for the operation of cafeteria services in schools and facilities in its jurisdiction.

Issue is not joined. Respondents cross-move to dismiss this proceeding on grounds that (1) the petition fails to state a cause of action, and (2) the…