IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 7.4.2011 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.8883 of 2011 1 THE HEADMISTRESS & [ PETITIONER ] CORRESPONDENT, JAYARANI HIGH SCHOOL 196, LAL BAHADUR STREET PUDUCHERRY-1. Vs 1 THE UNION TERRITORY OF PUDUCHERY, REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY PUDUCHERRY. 2 THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER EXCISE DEPARTMENT PUDUCHERRY. 3 M/S.DEEKAY EXPORTS LTD. NO.219, LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI STREET PUDUCHERRY. [ RESPONDENTS ] Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner herein dated 04/03/2011 within a time frame as fixed by this Honourable Court and consequently forbearing the 2nd respondent from renewing the F.L.1 licence issued to the 3rd respondent to utilize the premises in Door No.219, Lal Bahadur Sastry Street, Puducherry for the vending of liquor under F.L.1 licence pending disposal of the appeal before the 1st respondent. For petitioner : Ms.Chitra Sampath For respondents : Ms.N.Mala AGP (P) O R D E R Ms.N.Mala, the learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondents. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2. Though the prayer is for a larger relief, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner had submitted that it would suffice, if the first respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal, dated 4.3.2011, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. 3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal, dated 4.3.2011, if it is in order, on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, not later than twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the appeal, dated 4.3.2011, to the first respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter. 5. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Connected M.P.No.1 of 2011 is closed. Sd/- Asst.Registrar. /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar. lan To: 1 THE CHIEF SECRETARY THE UNION TERRITORY OF PUDUCHERY, PUDUCHERRY. 2 THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER EXCISE DEPARTMENT PUDUCHERRY. 1 cc to Mrs. Chitra Sampath, advocate, Sr. 24893 1 cc to Senior Government Pleader cum Senior Public Prosecutor, Sr. 24908 Writ Petition No.8883 of 2011 BK (CO) kk 25/4 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/