K.P.Krishnasamy v. The District Collector,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 05.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.M.P.No.12295 of 2020 K.P.Krishnasamy . . . Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, The Nilgiris District, Ooty

2. The Sub Inspector of Police, Massanakudi Police Station, Massanakudi, The Nilgiris District.

3. The Erode Armoury, No.136, T.P.G.Complex, Mettur Road, Erode, Erode District. . . . Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus order or direction in the nature of a Writ, directing the 1st respondent to grant pistol license to the petitioner for his personal safety.

For petitioner : Mr.C.Prakasam For Respondents : Mr.V.Manoharan, Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2

ORDER

When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission of this Court to withdraw the present petition. He has also made an endorsement to that effect.

2. In view of the submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to the petitioner to make fresh application for renewal of license of the pistol. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition stands closed.

05.06.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NHS

To

1. The District Collector, The Nilgiris District, Ooty

2. The Sub Inspector of Police, Massanakudi Police Station, Massanakudi, The Nilgiris District.

M.DHANDAPANI, J NHS 05.06.2023