Madras High Court
WP(MD)/25747/2026 of K.Arumuga Rajan Vs The Additional Chief Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration on 12 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 25747 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 12-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
WP(MD) No. 25747 of 2026
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AND
WMP(MD) No. 19267 of 2026
K.Arumuga Rajan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Additional Chief Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.
2. The District Collector and District Magistrate, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.
3. The Superintendent of Police,
Tirunelveli District,
Tirunelveli.
4. The Inspector of Police,
Uvari Police Station,
Tirunelveli 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 proceedings of the second respondent in Pa.Mu.No.Coltnv/5815/2025-D1
dated 06.08.2026, quash the same and consequently, direct the second __________
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respondent to renew the petitioner’s Form III Pistol Arms Licence bearing No.118/287/RPM/2007 and release/return the licensed pistol bearing RP No.122103/2005, surrendered pursuant thereto.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr.J.Pooventherarajan
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.S.Iniyan Karthik
Government Advocate (Civil Side)
for R1 & R2
Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz
Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
for R3 & R4
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ORDER
The petitioner had applied for renewal of the Arms licence bearing No.118/287/RPM/2007. Said request was rejected under impugned order dated 06.08.2026.
2. Adverting to the impugned order, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that said order takes note of the reports of the District Forest Officer and the Superintendent of Police and thereafter concludes that the application is rejected. He points out that there are no reasons in support of the conclusion.
3. On behalf of the respondents, it is submitted that the rejection is on account of the pending C.C.No.373 of 2023 before the Judicial Magistrate, Valliyur. __________
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4. In the impugned order, after taking note of the reports of the District Forest Officer and the Superintendent of Police, it is recorded as under: “
எனது நெ ரழ
விசாரணை மற்றும்
காவல்துறை அறிக்கை யின்அடிப்படை யில்,
மனுதாரர் திரு.K.ஆறுமுகராஜன், த.பெ .
கிருபாநிதி என்பவரின் PISTOL
படை க்கலன்உரிமம்எண். 118/287/RPM/2007-ஐ,
புதுப்பித்து வழங்கக் கோ ரிய மனுவானது
நிராகரித்து இதன்மூலம் ஆணை யிடப்படுகிறது.”
5. I find that the above conclusion is not supported by any reasons. Hence, reconsideration is warranted. Towards that end, the impugned order is set aside and the matter is remanded for reconsideration. After providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner, a fresh order shall be issued by the second respondent within three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6. This Writ Petition stands disposed of on the above terms. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 12-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No __________
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WP(MD) No. 25747 of 2026 apd __________
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WP(MD) No. 25747 of 2026 To
1. The Additional Chief Secretary / Commissioner of Revenue Administration Chepauk, Chennai 600 005
2. The District Collector and District Magistrate Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli
3. The Superintendent of Police Tirunelveli District Tirunelveli
4. The Inspector of Police Uvari Police Station Tirunelveli District __________
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WP(MD) No. 25747 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. apd WP(MD) No. 25747 of 2026 AND WMP(MD) No. 19267 of 2026 12-11-2026 __________
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