Thiraviyam v. The Superintendent of Police,

ORDER Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner wants to start a recreation club. He requires clearance from the second respondent as well as the fourth respondent. The petitioner has given application before both the parties.

3.I do not want to go into the merits of the matter. The respondents 2 and 4 are directed to dispose of the petitioner's application and pass order on mertis and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible. The issue is left to the discretion of the concerned parties.

4.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

21.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To

1.The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Puliyankudi, Tenkasi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kadayanallur Police Station, Tenkasi District.

4.The Tahsildar, Kadayanallur Taluk, Tenkasi District.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. MGA

21.12.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.12.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Thiraviyam ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District. 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Puliyankudi, Tenkasi District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Kadayanallur Police Station, Tenkasi District. 4.The Tahsildar, Kadayanallur Taluk, Tenkasi District. ... Respondents 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 issue a license to the petitioner's "MUTHAMIL MANAMAGIL RECREATION CLUB" at Door No.32F3/1A, Main Road No.11, Kadayanallur, Tenkasi District to allow the lawful activities of club to play the game of Rummy, with stakes and other indoor, outdoor games under Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu places of Public Resort Act, 1888 and Section 34 of the Madras City Police Act, 1888 based on the petitioner's representation dated 09.11.2023 within the time frame as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Alagusundar For Respondents : Mr.A.Albert James Government Advocate for R.1 to R.3 Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader for R.4