S.Shanthi v. The Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 21-05-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL WP Crl. No. 119 S.Shanthi Sole Proprietor of VA, Punitha Restaurant, Vasur Village (Bypass Road), Polur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District 606 608.

..Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The Commissioner Tiruvannamalai Municipality Tiruvannamalai District 606601

2. The Superintendent of Police Tiruvannamalai District Police, Tiruvannamalai 606601.

3. The Inspector of Police, Polur Police Station, Polur, Tiruvannamalai District 606803.

4. The Executive Officer, Polur Town Panchayat Office, Polur, Tiruvannamalai District 606803 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition (Criminal) filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents, particularly the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.05.2026 in the light of G.O.Ms.No.61 dated 02.06.2022 and G.O.(D)No.207 dated

08.05.2025 and consequently forbear the respondents from interfering with the petitioner's lawful business activities by permitting the petitioner to run the restaurant and tea shop during night hours.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.A.Nachiappan For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.Damodaran Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to grant permission to run night shop of Punitha Restaurant at VA, Vasur Village (Bypass Road), Polur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District-606608, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 07.05.2026. 2.When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents, submitted that the Government has issued Government Order in G.O.Ms.No.61, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (K2), dated 02.06.2022, permitting the shops and establishments to keep open for 24 x 7 on all days of the year; subject to complying with the conditions therein. He further submitted that the representation of the petitioner dated 07.05.2026, will be considered in the light of the above said Government Order and appropriate orders will be passed within a period of six (6) weeks.

3.Recording the submissions of the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, this Writ Petition is disposed of.

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1.The Commissioner Tiruvannamalai Municipality Tiruvannamalai District 606601 2.The Superintendent of Police Tiruvannamalai District Police, Tiruvannamalai 606601.

3.The Inspector of Police, Polur Police Station, Polur, Tiruvannamalai District 606803.

4.The Executive Officer, Polur Town Panchayat Office, Polur, Tiruvannamalai District 606803

R.SAKTHIVEL, J.

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