P.Premkumar v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Premkumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Virudhunagar - 626 002.

2.The Superintendent of Police, O/o.The Superintendent of Police, Collectorate, Virudhunagar - 626 002.

3.The District Revenue Officer, O/o.The District Revenue Officer, Sattur Road, Sivagami Puram - 626 001, Virudhunagar District.

4.The Inspector of Police, West Police Station, Virudhunagar & District.

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Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's online application dated 05.09.2014 and issue an arms license, within a time frame as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Neelamegam For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan Additional Government Pleader for R.1 & R.3 Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R.2 & R.4

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The writ petitioner seeks issuance of arms license. The application was submitted way back in the year 2014. The petitioner is permitted to submit a fresh online application to the first respondent. Upon receipt of such application, it is for the first respondent to take a call in the matter.

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3.This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 19.11.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA To 1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Virudhunagar - 626 002.

2.The Superintendent of Police, O/o.The Superintendent of Police, Collectorate, Virudhunagar - 626 002.

3.The District Revenue Officer, O/o.The District Revenue Officer, Sattur Road, Sivagami Puram - 626 001, Virudhunagar District.

4.The Inspector of Police, West Police Station, Virudhunagar & District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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