P.Dharmasastha, v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Dharmasastha ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Commissioner, Dindigul Corporation, Dindigul.

3.The Inspector of Police, Dindigul Town Police Station, Dindigul District.

... 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 1 and 2 here into Issue the No Objection Certificate in petitioner's favour by considering the petitioner's representation dated 15.07.2024 for running the petitioner's "ROYALWELLNESSSPA" at No.85, Menglesroad, Nagal Nagar, Dindigul District.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Natarajan For Respondents : Mr.D.Sasikumar, Addl. Government Pleader for R1.

Mr.J.Lawrance, Standing Counsel for R2.

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

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner wants to run a spa.

3.The petitioner is permitted to submit an application in this regard before the third respondent. On receipt thereof, the third respondent shall consider the same and give a disposal on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four weeks thereafter. If the third respondent issues no objection certificate, it is for the second respondent to consider granting license. If the petitioner obtains no objection certificate from the third respondent and produces the same before the second respondent, the second respondent will take a call in the matter and give a disposal to the petitioner's application within a period of four weeks thereafter. 2/4

4.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 01.08.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The District Collector,, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Inspector of Police, Dindigul Town Police Station, Dindigul District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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