Mohamed Shameer Sait. M v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M.Mohamed Shameer Sait ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Collector Office, Tenkasi.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi.

3.The Inspector of Police, Tenkasi Police Station, Tenkasi.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to renew petitioner's Arms licence No. 142/411/TKS for a further period of 5 years between 16.08.2023 to 15.08.2028 with a purchase period of 1 year by considering petitioner's renewal application dated 28.07.2023. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Sivasubramanian For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganeshan, Addl. Government Pleader for R1.

Mr.A.Albert James, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) for R2 & R3.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner is a sports person. He states that for purchasing the petition mentioned arms, he would require at least one year purchase period. He also wants license period for five years. He has given a request in this regard.

3.The second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's request for NOC. Based on the same, the first respondent will take a call in the matter. Final order on the petitioner's representation dated 28.07.2023 shall be passed within a period of four months thereafter.

4.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 26.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- 1.The District Collector, Collector Office, Tenkasi.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi.

3.The Inspector of Police, Tenkasi Police Station, Tenkasi.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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