Madras High CourtWP(MD)/27140/2023disposed of

Saravana Kumar. A v. The District Revenue Officer

2023-11-09Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P(MD)No.23299 of 2023 A.Saravana Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Srirangam, 3.The District Officer, Fire & Rescue Department, ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from interfering with the petitioner's peaceful running of 1/4

crackers shop in the name of Saravana Crackers Shop at Old No.1/601, New No.1/367, Trichy Main Road, Vaiampatty post, Manapparai Taluk, For Petitioner : Mr.A.N.Ramanathan For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The prayer in this writ petition is for forbearing the respondents from interfering the petitioner's running of cracker shop at the petition mentioned premises. It is stated by the learned Special Government Pleader that the petitioner's request for permanent license has been negatived. Copy of the said order is served to the petitioner. It is open to the petitioner to challenge the same.

3. It is seen that the petitioner's father was having license and he was running a shop since 2005 onwards. The petitioner's father is no more.

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4. Considering the special facts and circumstances of this case, the District Revenue Officer, Trichy shall grant temporary licence to the petitioner for the current festival season alone. The rights of the petitioner are left open.

5. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

09.11.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA Note: Issue order copy on 09.11.2023.

To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Srirangam, Trichy District.

3.The District Officer, Fire & Rescue Department, 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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