1. Learned Government Pleader is directed to take notice for the respondents.

2. It is submitted by the learned Counsel for both the parties that similar matters are disposed of holding that as long as lawful recreational activities are carried on by the association such as the petitioner, there would be no requirement in law for taking permission from the police department either under Section 31 of the Karnataka Police Act, 1963 or under any other licensing order. Therefore, this matter is taken up for final disposal with the consent for both the parties.

3. In this writ petition, petitioner is seeking a direction to the respondents not to interfere with the internal activities of the petitioner in the matter of carrying on the recreational activities and that the respondent-authorities be directed not to insist upon the petitioner to obtain licence either under the Police Act or under the Licensing and controlling of Places of Public Amusement (Bangalore City) order, 2002 to run the recreation club permitting members of the association to play games like chess, Dart Game, Snooker, Carom, Electronic Coin Games, Poker, Wall Game, Video Games, Rummy, etc.

4. Learned Cou