Murugan Vs The State of Tamil Nadu — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

Murugan Vs The State of Tamil Nadu — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

WP No. 13874 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ

WP No. 13874 of 2026 and WMP No.15105 of 2026

Murugan S/o. Palayam, No. Valluvarpet 4th Street, EsaPallavaram, Kancheepuram -600 043

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. By its Secretary to Government, Prohibition and Excise Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009

The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC), CMDA Towers, Egmore, Chennai-600 008

The District Collector Chengalpattu District, Chengalpattu.

The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC), Kancheepuram (North) District, Thirumalisai, Kancheepuram -600 123

The Inspector of Police Pallavaram Police Station, Pallavaram, Chennai-600 043

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Mr. S.P. Gandhi,

Rep. M/s. Pallavaram 13th Ward, Kudiyirupor PothuNalasangam, No.7/2, Pillaiyar Kovil Street, Esapallavaram, Chennai-600 043

..Respondent(s)

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents 2 to 4 not to close or relocate TASMAC Shop No.4087 based on the Representation of the Petitioner dated 01.04.2026 and to act strictly in accordance with law and in consonance with the order passed by this Court in W.P. No.48789 of 2025 by affording opportunity to all concerned stakeholders.

For Petitioner(s): Mr.L.Chandrakumar for M/S. J.Kamalini

For Respondent(s): Mr.Yogesh Kannadasan, Special Government Pleader for RR 1 and 3

Mr.K.Balakrishnan, Standing Counsel for RR 2 & 4

Mr.C.Baskaran, Government Advocate for R5

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed praying for a Mandamus, directing the Respondents 2 to 4 not to close or relocate TASMAC Shop No.4087 based on the Representation of the Petitioner dated 01.04.2026 and to

act strictly in accordance with law and in consonance with the order passed by

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this Court in W.P. No.48789 of 2025 by affording opportunity to all concerned stakeholders.

At the outset, learned the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the State as well as the learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the Corporation (TASMAC) would submit that as on date the TASMAC shop is operational/functional. In case it is proposed to relocate the shop hereafter, such exercise of relocation would be made in accordance with law and relevant rules. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.

In that view of the matter, unless any such proposal for relocation of shop is considered and appropriate orders are passed, the present shop would continue to remain functional.

Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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

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To

The Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu Prohibition and Excise Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009

The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC), CMDA Towers, Egmore, Chennai-600 008

The District Collector Chengalpattu District, Chengalpattu.

4, The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC), Kancheepuram (North) District, Thirumalisai, Kancheepuram -600 123

The Inspector of Police Pallavaram Police Station, Pallavaram, Chennai-600 043

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MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

jv

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