WP CRL.(MD)/5957/2026 of S.Lakshmana Suthakar Vs The District Collector on 30 October 2026

ORDER

The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 to forthwith process and dispose of the petitioner's online application bearing Application No.TN-6620261010330, dated 10.10.2026, seeking a temporary licence in Form LE-5 for running a crackers sales shop at No.4/357A-1, Muthallamman Kovil Padithurai, Kattuparamakudi, Paramakudi – 623 707, Ramanathapuram District, by taking into

WP Crl.(MD) No. 5957 of 2026 consideration the approvals/recommendations granted by the respondents 5 and 6, the petitioner's previous licences and other relevant factors.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has submitted an online application dated 10.10.2026 seeking a temporary licence in Form LE-5 for running a crackers sales shop during the ensuing festival season. The learned counsel further submits that the necessary approvals/recommendations have already been granted by the respondents 5 and 6. However, the petitioner's application has not been considered so far. It is also submitted that the petitioner has incurred substantial expenditure for setting up the shop and that any further delay in considering the application would seriously affect his livelihood, particularly in view of the limited festival sales period. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court seeking the above relief.

3. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1, 3 to 5 and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents 2 and 6 are heard.

4. Considering the limited relief sought in this writ petition, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's claim for grant of licence, the respondents 1 to 3 are directed to consider the petitioner's online application bearing Application No.TN-6620261010330, dated 10.10.2026, forthwith, by taking into

WP Crl.(MD) No. 5957 of 2026 consideration the recommendations/approvals of the concerned authorities and all other relevant materials, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law.

5. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. 30-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No skn To

1. The District Collector Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram

2. The Superintendent of Police Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram

3. The District Revenue Officer Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram

4. The Revenue Divisional Officer Paramakudi Division, Paramakudi Ramanathapuram District

5. The District Officer Fire and Rescue Services Department Ramanathapuram District

6. The Inspector of Police Paramakudi Town Police Station, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District

7. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai

WP Crl.(MD) No. 5957 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. skn WP Crl.(MD) No. 5957 of 2026 30-10-2026