Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30154/2026 of M.Amutha Vs The District Revenue Officer on 16 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 30154 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 16-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
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M.Amutha,
W/o.Muthukoori,
Door No. 2/47
Vengalur
Paramakudi
Ramanathapuram District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Revenue Officer,
Ramanathapuram
Ramanathapuram District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer cum Sub Collector Paramakudi Ramanathapuram District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records pertaining to the impugned order passed by the 2nd respondent in his proceedings in Mu.Mu.A2/2175/2026 dated 28.09.2026
and quash the same as illegal, arbitrary and contrary to law, and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to renew the petitioners Explosives Licence bearing Licence No. 2/2008 in accordance with the applicable provisions of law and pass such further or other orders as this
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Honble court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus render justice.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s C.Prithviraj
For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.Parthiban, SGP
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ORDER
An order rejecting the petitioner's request for renewal of an explosives licence is challenged in this writ petition, primarily on the ground of breach of the principles of natural justice.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that an opportunity of hearing is mandated under Rule 116(5) of the Explosives Rules, 2008. On account of the contravention thereof, he submits that order is liable to be set aside.
3. Accepting notice for the respondents, Mr.R.Parthiban, learned Special Government Pleader, submits that the matter may be remanded for reconsideration.
4. In view of the breach of the principles of natural justice, the impugned order cannot be sustained and is hereby set aside. As a corollary, the matter is remanded for reconsideration. After providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner, a fresh order shall be issued by
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5. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 16-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No PKN To
1. The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram Ramanathapuram District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer cum Sub Collector Paramakudi Ramanathapuram District.
WP(MD) No. 30154 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. PKN WP(MD) No. 30154 of 2026 16-10-2026