Murugan.K v. The Additional Chief Secretary

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.10.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN K.Murugan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Additional Chief Secretary, Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Rajaji Salai, Chennai.

2.The District Collector, District Collectorate Office, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police Office, Thoothukudi District.

... 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 1st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal/representation dated 10.08.2023 filed against the order passed by the 2nd respondent in Na.Ka.Si3/339391/2022 dated 11.07.2023 signed on 12.07.2023 and renew petitioner's License No. 2/2013/KOVILPATTI DBBL GUN NO 34435-03 within time frame fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.Sukumar For Respondent : Mr.M.Siddharthan Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2 : Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate for R3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The first respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's appeal and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into merits of the matter. It is open to the first respondent to pass order one way or other.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 17.10.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The Additional Chief Secretary, Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Rajaji Salai, Chennai.

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2.The District Collector, District Collectorate Office, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police Office, Thoothukudi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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