Blue Star Sports and Recreation Club v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to grant a licence to Blue Star Sports and Recreation Club under Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Places of Public Resort Act, 1888, to conduct the game of Rummy (13 Cards), Chess, Carrom and other indoor games in the Club premises situated at Door No. 313/2, Saran City, near Kovilpatti–Salampatti Road, Palayam, Gujiliamparai Taluk, Dindigul District, on the basis of the petitioner's application dated 11.02.2026 and representation dated 18.04.2026, within such time as may be fixed by this Court.

¶2Today, when the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the second respondent has not received either the application dated 11.02.2026 or the Page No. 2 of 4 representation dated 18.04.2026. He, however, submitted that if the petitioner submits a fresh application, the same will be considered and disposed of in accordance with law.

¶3Recording the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Writ Petition is disposed of with liberty to the petitioner to submit a fresh application before the second respondent. Upon receipt of such application, the second respondent shall consider and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of the application. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No

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1.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Dindigul District.

2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Gujiliamparai Taluk, Dindigul District.

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, J.

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN W.P.(MD)No.19432 of 2026 Blue Star Sports and Recreation Club, Registered No.5/2024, Represented by its President, M.Neelakandan, S/o.Marudhapillai, Having Office at Door No.313/2, Saran City Near, Kovilpatti – Salampatti Road, Palayam, Gujiliamparai Taluk, Dindigul District. ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Dindigul District. 2.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Gujiliamparai Taluk, Dindigul District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to grant license to Blue Star Sports and Recreation Club to play Rummy 13 cards, Chess, Carom and other indoor games as per Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Places of Public Resort Act, 1888 in the club premises situated at Door No.313/2, Saran City Near Kovilpatti - Salampatti Road, Palayam, Page No. 1 of 4 Gujiliamparai Taluk, Dindigul District, in the light of the petitioner's application dated 11.02.2026 as well as petitioner's representation dated 18.04.2026 within a stipulated period as may be fixed by this Court. may be fixed by this Honble Court For Petitioner : Mr.H.Jahir Hussain For Respondents : Mr.S.Venkatesh Government Standing Counsel