Madesh.S v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 20-05-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN Madesh.S S/o Sivamani, 3/272-1 Vadivel Street, Nagudaiyan Post, Vedaranyam Taluk, Nagapattinam District Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The District Collector Thiruvarur Distrct, Thiruvarur.
2.The managing Director Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) CMDA Tower II, 4th Floor, Gandhi Irwin Raod, Egmore Chenani 600 008.
3.The District Manager Master Plan Complex, Mannargudi road, TASMAC, Thiruvarur District.
4.The Senior Zonal Manager Office of old District collector, TASMAC, RDO complex, Trichy.
5.The Tahsildar Taluk office, Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk, Thiruvarur District.
Respondent(s) Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to forbear form establishing or commencing the operation of the proposed TASMAC liquor retail shop at Arasaladi Street, Thiruthuraipoondi Town, Thiruvarur District, in survey number 106/2, where construction activities are presently being carried out for the purpose of opening the said TASMAC shop in a thickly populated residential locality situated in close proximity to a temple, educational institutions and highway, and consequently direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.04.2026 and take appropriate action to prevent the establishment of the said TASMAC shop in order to safeguard public welfare, particularly the safety of school children and residents of the locality.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.T.Gokulakrishnan For Respondent(s):
Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.) Heard both sides.
2. The petitioner is a resident of Vedarayam Taluk, Nagapattinam District. He is aggrieved by the proposed location of petition mentioned liquor retail shop. According to him, the shop is situated in a densely populated
residential area and is also in close proximity to a temple and educational institutions. The petitioner has submitted a representation dated 18.04.2026 in this regard.
3.
We direct the first respondent to dispose of the said representation on merits, in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Till the petitioner's objection is disposed of, the shop in question shall not be opened.
4.
This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. (G.R.S.,J.) (V.L.N.,J.) 20-05-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking Order:Yes/No dna/rka
To
1. The District Collector Thiruvarur Distrct, Thiruvarur.
2.The managing Director Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) CMDA Tower II, 4th Floor, Gandhi Irwin Raod, Egmore Chenani 600 008.
3.The District Manager Master Plan Complex, Mannargudi road, TASMAC, Thiruvarur District.
4.The Senior Zonal Manager Office of old District collector, TASMAC, RDO complex, Trichy.
5.The Tahsildar Taluk office, Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk, Thiruvarur District.
G.R.SWAMINATHAN J.
and V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN J.
dna/rka 20-05-2026