Saravanan S v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Saravanan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary, Home Cinema II Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Additional Commissioner of Land Administration, Ezhliligam, Chepauk, Chennai.

3.The District Collector, Licensing Authority, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to pass orders on Petitioner's Statutory Revision dated 16.04.2022 filed under sec 9B of the Tamil Nadu Cinemas (Regulations ) Act 1955 within the time that may be stipulated by this Court and consequently direct the third respondent to issue Form-E temporary permit till such final determination of the Revision qua the petitioners theaters, the Chakkaravathy Theatre and Sri Mini Chakkaravathy Theatre.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Mahaboob Athiff For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Manikkam Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The first respondent is directed to pass final order on the petition mentioned statutory revision within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner's right will abide by the outcome of the said order. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

20.01.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No MGA Note: Issue Order Copy on 23.01.2023.

To 1.The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Home Cinema II Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

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2.The Additional Commissioner of Land Administration, Ezhliligam, Chepauk, Chennai.

3.The District Collector, Licensing Authority, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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