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G. Nehru v. The Authorized Signatory

Madras HC27 Mar 2026WP/11747/2026

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What is this about?

Madras High Court writ petition (WP No. 11747 of 2026, decided 27-03-2026) by G. Nehru against Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited officials and Sasikala (Jeevan Gas Agency); mandamus sought under Article 226 to consider representation dated 09.03.2026 and cancel BPCL Allotment Order / Letter of Indent CHRT.LOI.NRO.SI.NO.590 dated 12.01.2024; counsel reported representation considered and rejected on 23.03.2026; petition declared infructuous; liberty to pursue legal remedies; no costs. Keywords: mandamus, BPCL, allotment order, letter of indent, representation, rejection order, infructuous, liberty, no costs.

What did the court decide?

Liberty granted to the petitioner to work out his remedy in the manner known to law; no costs awarded. ¶27

G. Nehru Vs The Authorized Signatory — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 11747 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 27-03-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 11747 of 2026

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G. Nehru S/o.Late.Ganesan, No.27-A, Thulukanam Street, Thiruvottiyur, Chennai- 600 019.

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..Petitioner(s)

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The Authorized Signatory Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Chennai Territory (Retail) (A Govt .of India Enterprise) No.35, Vaidyanathan Street, Tondiarpet, Chennai-600 081.

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The Regional Officer (South) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (A Govt .of India Enterprise) South Regional Office, 11th Main Road, H Block, Ranganathan Garden, Anna Nagar, Chennai- 600 040.

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Sasikala

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W/o.Sathishkumar, No.102, AP Plot, 3rd Street, Anna Nagar West Extension, Tiruvallur- 600 101 Also At. Sasikala The Manger, Jeevan Gas Agency, No.6/32, Reddy Street, Canara Bank (Near), Villivakkam,Chennai-49.

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..Respondent(s)

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Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of mandamus directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider petitioner representation dated 09.03.2026 and Consequently direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to cancel the allotment order of the 1st respondent in BPCL ALLOTMENT ORDER / LETTER OF INDENT IN CHRT.LOI.NRO.SI.NO.590 dated 12.01.2024 and pass.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Sivaraman For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Vijayan for M/s.King and Partridge for R1 and R2

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Order

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This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to consider petitioner representation dated 09.03.2026, to cancel the allotment order of the 1st respondent.

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When the matter is taken up for hearing, learned counsel for the 1^st respondent submitted that the petitioner’s representation was considered and a rejection order was passed on 23.03.2026. Hence nothing survives in this writ petition.

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Recording the submission of the learned counsel for the official

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respondents, this writ petition has become infructuous. However liberty is

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granted to the petitioner to work out his remedy in the manner known to law.

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No costs.

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27-03-2026

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Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No

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The Authorized Signatory Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Chennai Territory (Retail) (A Govt .of India Enterprise) No.35, Vaidyanathan Street, Tondiarpet, Chennai-600 081.

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The Regional Officer (South) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (A Govt .of India Enterprise) South Regional Office, 11th Main Road, H Block, Ranganathan Garden, Anna Nagar, Chennai- 600 040.

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M.DHANDAPANI J.

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