Mrs. Durga Lakshmi v. The State Of Tamil Nadu
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 09-04-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ and WMP No.15108 of 2026 Mrs. Durga lakshmi W/o. Anantha Narayanan, No.2/114 Bazar Lane Street, St. Thomas Mount, Kancheepuram-600 016 ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. By its Secretary to Government, Prohibition and Excise Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.
2. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC), CMDA Towers, Egmore, Chennai-600 008.
3. The District Collector, Chengalpattu District, Chengalpattu.
4. The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC), Kancheepuram (North) District, Thirumalisai, Kancheepuram -600 123
5. The Inspector of Police Pallavaram Police Station, Pallavaram, Chennai-600 043
6. 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.4376 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.4376 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 09-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order jv
To
1. The Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu Prohibition and Excise Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.
2. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC), CMDA Towers, Egmore, Chennai-600 008.
3. The District Collector, Chengalpattu District, Chengalpattu.
4. The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC), Kancheepuram (North) District, Thirumalisai, Kancheepuram -600 123
5. The Inspector of Police Pallavaram Police Station, Pallavaram, Chennai-600 043
MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.
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