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Palanikumar Raja v. The Government of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC6 Apr 2026WP/12362/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Madras High Court; WP No.12362 of 2026; decision date 06.04.2026; writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India; writ of mandamus; respondents 2 to 4; representation dated 16.02.2026; FL2 Licence (bar); TASMAC Limited; Rock Star club; Sulur, Coimbatore; Prohibition and Excise Department; petition dismissed as withdrawn; liberty reserved; no costs; no findings on merits; advocates B. Dharani, K. Karthik Jagannath (Govt. Advocate), K. Satish Kumar (Standing Counsel), K.M.D. Muhilan (Addl. Public Prosecutor).

What did the court decide?

Liberty to the petitioner to approach this Court if occasion arises; no order as to costs. ¶35

Palanikumar Raja Vs The Government of Tamil Nadu — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No.12362 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 06.04.2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI,

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CHIEF JUSTICE

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AND

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN

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WP No. 12362 of 2026

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Palanikumar Raja s/o.Vellaiya Devan, No.100, Thirumalai Nagar, Kalangal Road, Sulur Taluk, Coimbatore district pin code 641 402

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Petitioner(s)

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The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its The Principal Secretary, Department of Prohibition and Excise, Fort St. George, Secretariat, Chennai.

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2.The Commissioner Prohibition and Excise, Chepauk, Chennai

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3.The Deputy Commissioner (Excise) Prohibition and Excise Department, District Collectorate (2nd floor) Coimbatore District.

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4.The District Collector Coimbatore, Coimbatore District.

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5.The Senior Regional Manager TASMAC Limited, No.305 A, Vilankurichi Road, Peelamedu, Railway Station Back side, Coimbatore.

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6.The District Manager TASMAC Limited, TASMAC Kovai (South) Coimbatore District.

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7.The Commissioner of Police Coimbatore, Coimbatore District.

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8.M/s.Rock Star club Rep. by its Secretary Sathishkumar, S/o.Muthuramalngam, Kalangal Village Panchayat, Sulur Block, Coimbatore-641 402

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Respondent(s)

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PRAYER :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent Nos.2 to 4 to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 16.02.2026 for not granting an FL2 License (bar) to the 8^th respondent in a time-bound manner.

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For Petitioner: Ms.B.Dharani for M/s.K.Myilsamy For Respondents: Mr.K.Karthik Jagannath Govt. Advocate for RR 1 to 4 Mr.K.Satish Kumar Stdg. Counsel for RR 5 and 6

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Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan Addl. Public Prosecutor, for R-7

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice)

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Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks leave to withdraw this

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writ petition with liberty to approach this Court, if occasion arises. Page 2 of 4

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Petition is, accordingly, dismissed as withdrawn, with the

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aforesaid liberty. There shall be no order as to costs.

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(SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 06.04.2026

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Index : Yes/No Neutral Citation : Yes/No sra

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The Principal Secretary Government of Tamil Nadu Department of Prohibition and Excise, Fort St. George, Secretariat, Chennai. 2.The Commissioner Prohibition and Excise, Chepauk, Chennai 3.The Deputy Commissioner (Excise) Prohibition and Excise department, District Collectorate (2nd floor) ,Coimbatore District. 4.The District Collector Coimbatore, Coimbatore District. 5.The Senior Regional Manager TASMAC Limited, No.305 A, Vilankurichi Road, Peelamedu, Railway Station Back side, Coimbatore. 6.The District Manager TASMAC Limited, TASMAC Kovai (South) Coimbatore District. 7.The Commissioner of Police Coimbatore, Coimbatore District.

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THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.

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(sra)

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