S.Anand v. State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Anand ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State represented by The District Magistrate cum District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kumbakonam East Police Station, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur 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 first respondent to renew the petitioner's Arms License in License No.K.430/1 within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court based on petitioner's renewal application dated 29.12.2023.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sankar For Respondents : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader for R.1 Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R.2 & R.3

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner is a holder of arms license. The license period has also expired. The petitioner has sought its renewal. 3.The first respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's renewal application within a period of eight weeks form the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 30.10.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA 2/4

To 1.The District Magistrate cum District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kumbakonam East Police Station, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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