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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 16620
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J
S.Chandrasekar – Appellant
Versus
The Inspector General of Registration, East Coast Road, Chennai - 600 005. – Respondent
Writ Petition | Article 226
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.V.O.S.Kalaiselvam
For the Respondents: Mr.F.Deepak Special Government Pleader
Issues regarding administrative action for license renewal under Article 226 are addressed, emphasizing procedural compliance and timely decisions.
Headnote:The judgment addresses the renewal of the petitioner's license as a Document Writer under Article 226 of the Constitution. The court notes the third respondent's recommendation for renewal and mandates the second respondent to act on it within eight weeks. It posits that the resolution of the case hinges on appropriate orders being passed by the second respondent in line with applicable laws. The ultimate verdict showcases the court's directive concerning swift administrative action on the petitioner's application.
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| 1. challenging delay in administrative action on license renewal. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. importance of timely decision by authorities. (Para 3) |
| 3. court's directive for administrative compliance. (Para 4) |
ORDER
The relief sought in the writ petition is innocuous in nature.
2. The petitioner is a licensed Document Writer. He had submitted an application seeking renewal of his licence. It is stated that the third respondent, by communication dated 15.10.2025, recommended the renewal and forwarded the same to the second respondent. However, the second respondent has not yet passed orders on the said application.
3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Special Government Pleader submitted that the second respondent would pass appropriate orders on the petitioner’s application in accordance with law.
4. In view of the above submission, this writ petition is disposed of on the following terms:
The second respondent shall consider the recommendation dated
15.10.2025 made by the third respondent with regard to the renewal of the petitioner’s licence as Document Writer and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of web copy of the order without waiting for the certified copy of the order.
No costs.
