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Karthik v. The Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise

Madras HC2 Mar 2026WP(MD)/948/2026

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What is this about?

Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, W.P.(MD)No.948 of 2026, decided 02.03.2026, Coram N.Sathish Kumar and M.Jothiraman JJ. Keywords: TASMAC liquor shop relocation; Article 226 mandamus refused where licence already granted by competent authority under statutory rules; school/college/temple proximity nuisance grievance left to appropriate forum; representation dated 23.09.2025; licence proceedings dated 31.07.2025; writ petition dismissed, miscellaneous petition closed, no costs.

What did the court decide?

Once a licence has been granted by the authority competent under the relevant statutory Rules, no mandamus as sought for by the petitioner can be issued in exercise of jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. ¶31

Karthik Vs The Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 02.03.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR AND

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN

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W.P.(MD)No.948 of 2026

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and W.M.P.(MD)No.755 of 2026

Karthik

... Petitioner

Vs.

The Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise, Chepauk, Chennai 600005

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The Managing Director, TASMAC Limited, Plot No.100, Anna Nagar, Sathamangalam,

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Madurai - 625020

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The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy

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The District Manager, TASMAC Limited, Trichy District

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The Authorized Person, Shri Abirami Bhavan Liquor Shop, S.Kannanur Panchayat, Manachanallur Taluk, Trichy District

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...Respondents

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PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of

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PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to remove/relocate the Liquor Shop namely Shri Abhirami Bhavan functioning in the Kannanur -Samayapuram four-lane road, situated near Arulmigu Mariamman Higher Secondary School, K.Ramakrishnan Engineering College, and temple, S.Kannanur Panchayat, Manachanallur Taluk, Trichy District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 23.09.2025 within time frame fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Azhageson For Respondents : Mr.D.Sasikumar (R1 & R3) Additional Government Pleader Mr.S.Sivanesan (R2 & R4) Mr.Ramakrishnan (R5) ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.)

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The instant writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to

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the respondents to remove/relocate the Liquor Shop namely Shri Abhirami Bhavan functioning in the Kannanur -Samayapuram four-lane road, situated near Arulmigu Mariamman Higher Secondary School, K.Ramakrishnan Engineering College, and temple, S.Kannanur Panchayat, Manachanallur Taluk, Trichy District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 23.09.2025.

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2.According to the writ petitioner, the petitioner has filed the

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present writ petition mainly on the ground that the TASMAC shop is 2/5

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causing nuisance to the public and his representation submitted in this regard has not been considered sofar.

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3.It is brought to the notice of this Court that the necessary

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license has been issued to the shop by the authorities concerned vide proceedings dated 31.07.2025. Once a licence has been granted by the authority competent under the relevant statutory Rules, no mandamus as sought for by the petitioner can be issued to the petitioner in exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. Insofar as the grievance regarding nuisance is concerned, it is always open to the petitioner to work out his remedy before the appropriate authority in the manner known to law.

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4.Accordingly, this writ petition stands dismissed.

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Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.

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[N.S.K., J.] & [M.J.R., J.] 02.03.2026

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Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes ta 3/5

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