Petitioner filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking mandamus to direct the Special Principal Secretary-cum-Commissioner for Revenue Administration to dispose a statutory appeal regarding the cancellation of a gun licence within twelve weeks.
Directed R2 to dispose the Statutory Appeal filed on 23.12.2023 within 12 weeks.
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W.P.No.5785 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 06.03.2024
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH
W.P.No.5785 of 2024
Dhana Vimal
.. Petitioner
vs
Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to dispose the Statutory Appeal filed by the petitioner on 23.12.2023 within a stipulated time as this Court may fix and pass such further or other orders as this Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.
For Petitioner : Ms.R.Hemalatha For Respondents : Mr.G.Nanmaran Special Government Pleader
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O R D E R
The prayer is for a mandamus directing the Special Principal Secretary-cum-Commissioner for Revenue Administration/R2 to dispose the Statutory Appeal filed by the petitioner on 23.12.2023 against cancellation of gun licence in terms of Section 18 of the Arms Act, 1959.
2.Mr.G.Nanmaran, learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice for the respondents would have no objection for issuance of mandamus as prayed for.
3.Hence, R2 is directed to dispose the Statutory Appeal filed on 23.12.2023 within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after hearing the petitioner and in accordance with law.
4.This writ petition stands disposed in terms of the above order. No
costs.
06.03.2024
Index:Yes/No Speaking Order Neutral Citation:Yes vs
To
1.The Secretary to Government, Home (Police – 13) Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009.
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2.The Special Principal Secretary Cum Commissioner for Revenue Administration Chepauk, Chennai – 5.
3.The District Collector / District Executive Magistrate, Pudukottai.
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DR. ANITA SUMANTH,J.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the court can direct the Special Principal Secretary-cum-Commissioner for Revenue Administration to dispose the Statutory Appeal filed by the petitioner against cancellation of gun licence wit
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Dhana Vimal
The Secretary to Government Home (Police – 13) Department
The Special Principal Secretary Cum Commissioner for Revenue Administration
The District Collector / District Executive Magistrate, Pudukottai
ANITA SUMANTH
As recorded by the court registry
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