M/S.Sun Fireworks Factory, v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.02.2015

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.RAJENDRAN W.P.(MD)No.1662 of 2015 M/s.Sun Fireworks Factory, Represented by its Partner, A.Neerathilingam, S/o.N.Ayyanadan, 27, Subramaniasamy Kovil Street, Sivakasi 626 123.

: Petitioner Vs.

The District Revenue Officer, Cum Additional District Magistrate, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

: Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issue of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to issue the Form XI [Sulphur] license in favour of the petitioner under the Arms Act and the Rules in favour of the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Sivaji For Respondent : Mr.S.Chandrasekar Government Advocate

O R D E R

*********** Mr.S.Chandrasekar, learned Government Advocate, takes notice for the respondent. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the stage of admission itself.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner applied before the respondent to issue Form XI [Sulphur] license in his favour. He further submits that inspection has already been over in the year 2013 and thereafter, no action has been taken. The petitioner has submitted an application, on 02.01.2015, and remitted necessary charges also. In such circumstances, the petitioner is before this Court.

3. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent would submit that the application of the petitioner will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed on merits and in accordance with law.

4. In view of the above and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, a direction is issued to the respondent to consider the application of the petitioner, dated 02.01.2015, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, provided the petitioner complies with all the requirements for grant of license. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

5. The Writ Petition is disposed of on the above terms. No costs. Sd/ Assistant Registrar /True copy/ sub Assistant Registrar(c.s) To The District Revenue Officer, Cum Additional District Magistrate, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

+1cc to Mr. A.SIVAJI, Advocate in SR.No. 6956 +1cc to Special Government Pleader in SR.No. 6793. TS/19.02.2015/2P-4C ORDER MADE IN W.P.(MD)No.1662 of 2015 DATED - 12.02.2015 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/