Dismissed

M.Ananthan v. the Government of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC21 Jul 2017WP(MD)/12044/2017

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What is this about?

Division Bench of Madras High Court disposed of the writ petition seeking closure of a liquor shop. The court noted a prior direction to the Collector which resulted in an order finding the shop beyond prohibited distance. No writ was issued.

What did the court decide?

No writ of mandamus issued; liberty given to petitioner to challenge the District Collector's order dated 22.06.2017.

M.Ananthan Vs the Government of Tamil Nadu — Public Procurement and Tenders | Madras HC (2017)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.07.2017 CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.K.SASIDHARAN and THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN

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W.P(MD)No.12044 of 2017 and WMP(MD)No.9272 of 2017

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M.Ananthan .. Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Government of Tamil Nadu,

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by its Secretary, Home Department,

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Chennai.

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2.The District Collector, Tiruchirapalli.

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3.The Superintendent of Police, Tiruchirapalli.

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4.The Managing Director, TASMAC, Chennai. .. Respondents

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Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to close the retail liquor shop situated in Ammapatti Village limit, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District and also to take action against the officials those who have attacked the people and snatched the property.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Muthukrishnan

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For RR – 1 to 3 : Mr.M.Govindan

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Special Government Pleader For R – 4 : Mr.B.Pugalendhi Additional Advocate General assisted by Mr.M.Muniasamy

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by K.K.SASIDHARAN, J. )

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The petitioner filed this Writ Petition to direct the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ respondents to close the retail liquor shop situated at Ammapatti Village limit, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District.

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2.When the Writ Petition was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Advocate General appearing for the respondent No.4, by producing a copy of the order dated 25.05.2017 in WP(MD) No.9868 of 2017 submitted that another Writ Petition was filed for the very same relief. The Division Bench was pleased to dispose of the Writ Petition directing the District Collector, Tiruchirapalli to consider the representation dated 13.05.2017 and pass orders thereon. According to the learned Additional Advocate General, pursuant to the direction given by the Division Bench in the order dated 25.05.2017 in WP(MD)No.9868 of 2017, the District Collector, Tiruchy conducted enquiry and passed an order dated 22.06.2017. According to the District Collector, the shop was located beyond the prohibited distance.

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3.In view of the order passed by the District Collector dated 22.06.2017, there is no question of issuing a writ of mandamus. We give liberty to the petitioner to challenge the order dated 22.06.2017, if he is still aggrieved.

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4.The Writ Petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs. Consequently, WMP(MD)No.9272 of 2017 is closed.

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Sd/Assistant Registrar(CO)

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/True copy/

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Sub Assistant Registrar

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1.The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Home Department, Chennai.

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2.The District Collector, Tiruchirapalli.

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3.The Superintendent of Police, Tiruchirapalli.

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4.The Managing Director, TASMAC,Chennai.

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WP(MD)No.12044 of 2017 21.07.2017

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KK/SV AA/SAR2/11.08.2017/ 2P- 5C//

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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