N.Lakshmi v. The Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise
Case brief
What is this about?
PIL writ petition (Art. 226) seeking mandamus for removal of TASMAC Shop No.4740, Marungoor, Amaravathivilai Road, Kanyakumari District; petitioner N.Lakshmi; representation dated 21.11.2025; Additional Advocate General Mr.M.Ajmalkhan submission; District Collector Kanyakumari to consider representation per Tamil Nadu Liquor Retail Vending (in Shops and Bars) Rules, 2003; direction to pass orders in accordance with law within four weeks from 05.01.2026; writ petition disposed; connected W.M.P.(MD)No.28239 of 2025 closed; no costs; judges DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J. and K.K. RAMAKRISHNAN, J.; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the District Collector, Kanyakumari to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.11.2025 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within four (4) weeks from 05.01.2026; the connected miscellaneous petition is closed; no order as to costs. The prayer for outright removal of TASMAC Shop No.4740 was not itself granted.