P.Christuraj v. The State Of Tamil Nadu
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.11.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S. RAMESH AND THE HONOURABLE Dr.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE WP(MD). No.24381 of 2024 P.Christuraj ... Petitioner Vs
1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Chief Secretary, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600009..
2. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Home, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600009..
3. The Additional Chief Secretary, /, Commissioner of Revenue Administration,Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600005..
4. The Director General of Police, Government of Tamilnadu, No.1, Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600006..
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5. The Joint Chief Controller of Explosives South Circle,, A and D Wing, Block 1-8, Second Floor, Sastri Bhavan, Nungampakkam, Chennai - 600006..
6. The District Magistrate And, District Collector, Collector Office Complex, Trichy District..
7. The Commissioner of Police, Tiruchirappalli City, Pudukottai Main Road, Tiruchirappalli - 620023..
8. The District Fire Officer, Tiruchirappalli Fire and Rescue Service Head Quarters, 11, Heber Road, Tiruchirappalli - 620021..
... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents not to grant Temporary Licenses for the sale of fire crackers near Protected Works like super markets, marriage hall, school, college grounds, temple in violation of the Explosive Rules, 2008 in Trichy by considering the petitioners representations dated 07.10.2023 and 12.09.2024 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Dr.R.Alagumani For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar Government Pleader for R1 to R3,R6&R8 Mr.P.Kottaichamy for R4&R7 Government Advocate (Crl.side) Mr.S.Jeyasingh for R5 2/5
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by M.S.RAMESH,J.) The writ petition has been filed for a direction to the respondents not to grant Temporary Licenses for the sale of fire crackers near Protected Works like super markets, marriage hall, school, college grounds, temple in violation of the Explosive Rules, 2008 in Trichy by considering the petitioner's representations dated 07.10.2023 and 12.09.2024 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.
2. It is reported by the learned Government Pleader that the shops to which temporary licenses were granted earlier to which the petitioner has now sought for an injunction, have been evicted, since the festival of Diwali had lapsed recently. In the light of the statement made, no effective orders can be passed in this writ petition. Accordingly, the writ petition stands closed. No costs.
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1. The Chief Secretary, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600009..
2. The Secretary, Department of Home, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600009..
3. The Additional Chief Secretary, /, Commissioner of Revenue Administration,Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600005..
4. The Director General of Police, Government of Tamilnadu, No.1, Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600006..
5. The Joint Chief Controller of Explosives South Circle,, A and D Wing, Block 1-8, Second Floor, Sastri Bhavan, Nungampakkam, Chennai - 600006..
6. The District Magistrate And, District Collector, Collector Office Complex, Trichy District..
7. The Commissioner of Police, Tiruchirappalli City, Pudukottai Main Road, Tiruchirappalli - 620023..
8. The District Fire Officer, Tiruchirappalli Fire and Rescue Service Head Quarters, 11, Heber Road, Tiruchirappalli - 620021.
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M.S. RAMESH , J.
AND A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.
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ORDER
IN WP(MD) No.24381 of 2024 Date : 13/11/2024 5/5