E.Krishnamurthy v. The Commissioner Of Prohibition And Excise

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 30-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ W.P. No.37004 of 2024 and W.M.P. Nos.39971 and 39973 of 2024 E.Krishnamurthy S/o.Ethirajulu, Door No.566, Cth Road, Pattabiram, Chennai-600 072.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise, Ezhilagam, Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk, Chennai.

2. The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Marketing Corporation, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai

3. The District Collector, Tiruvallur,

4. The District Manager, Tamilnadu State Marketing Corporation, Tiruvallur (East) District, Tiruvallur.

5. Poigai Alwar S/o.Purushothaman, Sridhara Perumal Thirukovil, No.427, Cth Road, Pattabiram, Chennai-600 072.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the entire records in pursuant to the proceedings in Se.Mu.Ka.No.A3/1287/2023 dated 26.9.2024 on

the file of the 4th respondent and quash the same as illegal, incompetent arbitrary unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to reopen the TASMAC wine shop No.8946 situated in the petitioner property at No.566,S.No.454/1C, Pattabiram, Chennai-600 072. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Gopinath - No Appearance For Respondent(s):

Ms.P.Aishwariya Government Advocate (for R1 to R3) Mr.K.Balakrishnan Standing Counsel (for R2 & R4) Mr.S.Chandrasekar (for R5)

ORDER

When the case was taken up for hearing on 18.03.2026, there was no representation for the petitioner, therefore, it was directed to be listed on 30.03.2026 under the caption 'for dismissal'.

2. Today also when the case is called, there is no representation for the petitioner. Hence, the writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 30-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MKA

To:

1. The Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise, Ezhilagam, Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk, Chennai.

2. The Managing Director, Tamilnadu State Marketing Corporation, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai

3. The District Collector, Tiruvallur,

4. The District Manager, Tamilnadu State Marketing Corporation, Tiruvallur (East) District, Tiruvallur.

5. Poigai Alwar S/o.Purushothaman, Sridhara Perumal Thirukovil, No.427, Cth Road, Pattabiram, Chennai-600 072.

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ J.

MKA W.P. No.37004 of 2024 30-03-2026