Andhra Pradesh Goshalala Federation v. The Govt. of a.P., by Secretary to the Govt
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THE CHIEF JUSTICE SRI KALYAN JYOTI SENGUPTA…
THE CHIEF JUSTICE SRI KALYAN JYOTI SENGUPTA…
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THE HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE SRI KALYAN JYOTI SENGUPTA AND THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI
PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION NO.14 OF 2013
DATED:27.6.2013
Between: Andhra Pradesh Goshala Federation (Regd.) Having office at 3-3-869 Second Floor, KRS Complex Kutbiguda Hyderabad Rep. by President Mahesh Agarwal … Petitioner
And
Government of A.P., Rep. by its Secretary to the Government, Department of Animal Husbandry A.P. Secretariat Hyderabad and others … Respondents … Respondents
THE HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE SRI KALYAN JYOTI SENGUPTA AND
THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI
PUBLIC INTERSET LITIGATION NO.14 OF 2013
ORDER: (per the Hon’ble the Chief Justice Sri Kalyan Jyoti Sengupta)
We are of the view that at this stage the Court will not issue any mandatory order. We will only direct the respondents – Collectors to examine the issue raised by the petitioner in this petition whether such races are permissible or not. A copy of this petition shall be treated as a representation of the petitioner and the same shall be considered and an appropriate decision shall be taken, after hearing the petitioner, within eight weeks from the date of communication of this order.
Let a copy of the petition and certified copy of this order be forwarded to the respondents – Collectors.
The public interest litigation is accordingly disposed of. No order as to costs.
________________________ K.J. SENGUPTA, CJ
______________________ G. ROHINI, J 27.6.2013 bnr
Note: A copy of this petition, along with
Certified copy of the order, be forwarded to the respondents – Collectors. (B.O) bnr
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the Court should issue mandatory directions immediately regarding the permissibility of animal races.
Whether the Collectors should examine the petitioner's representation regarding the legitimacy of such races.
What procedural steps the Collectors must take within a specific timeframe regarding the pending PIL.
Andhra Pradesh Goshala Federation (Regd.)
Government of A.P.
Kalyan Jyoti Sengupta
G. Rohini
As recorded by the court registry
Litigation brought on behalf of the public interest rather than a personal grievance, relaxing the usual rule of locus standi.
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