M.Muniyan v. Tamil Nadu Tourism Development
Case brief
What is this about?
The court considered writ petitions seeking a direction to follow Explosive Rules, 2008 for a cracker shop fair and an interim injunction regarding land allocation. The court directed the government pleader to submit instructions on the petitioner's grievance regarding safety norms and the proposed layout plan.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
( Special Original Jurisdiction )
Friday, the Twelfth day of October Two Thousand Eighteen
PRESENT
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.MANIKUMAR
AND
THE HON`BLE MR JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
WP No.27051 of 2018
AND WMP.NO.31461 OF 2018
M.MUNIYAN [ PETITIONER IN BOTH THE PETITIONS ]
Vs
1 TAMIL NADU TOURISM DEVELOPME [ RESPONDENTS IN BOTH THE PETITIONS] NT, CORPORATION LIMITED REP.BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, NO.2, WALLAJAH ROAD, CHENNAI 600 002.
2 THE JOINT CHEIF CONTROLLER O F EXPOSIVES, EXPLOSIVES DEPARTMENT, A AND D- WING, BLOCK 1-8, 2ND FLOOR, SHASTHRI BHAWAN, HADDOWS ROAD, NUNGAMBAKKAM, CHENNAI 600 008. 3 THE DIRECTOR FIRE SERVICE TA MIL NADU, EGMORE, CHENNAI 600 008.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether to grant a writ of mandamus directing respondents to follow guidelines under Explosive Rules, 2008 regarding shop cluster distances for a Diwali Fair.
Whether to grant an interim injunction restraining allocation or construction of shops and parking on War Memorial side of Island Grounds pending disposal.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
M. Muniyan
- respondent
Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation Limited
- respondent
The Joint Chief Controller of Explosives
- respondent
The Director Fire Service Tamil Nadu
- respondent
The Commissioner of Police Greater Chennai City
- respondent
Case details
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