Madras High CourtWP/12362/2026dismissed as withdrawal

Palanikumar Raja v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu

2026-04-06Honourable The Chief Justice,Honourable Mr.Justice G.Arul Murugan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06.04.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN WP No. 12362 of 2026

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

1. The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its The Principal Secretary, 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 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 8.M/s.Rock Star club Rep. by its Secretary Sathishkumar, S/o.Muthuramalngam, Kalangal Village Panchayat, Sulur Block, Coimbatore-641 402 Respondent(s) 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 8th respondent in a time-bound manner.

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

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks leave to withdraw this writ petition with liberty to approach this Court, if occasion arises.

Petition is, accordingly, dismissed as withdrawn, with the aforesaid liberty. There shall be no order as to costs. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 06.04.2026 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No sra To

1. 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 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

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

(sra) 06.04.2026