M/S. M.G.S.Govindharaajulu Chettiar And Sons v. The State Of Tamilnadu

2025:MHC:2863

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-12-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN M/s. M.G.S.Govindharaajulu Chettiar and Sons Represented by its Managing Partner, No.662, Jawahar Bazaar, Karur-639001 Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Department of Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2.The General Manager District Industries Centre, No.2, Raja Street, Coimbatore-641001.

3.M/s.Oban Fashions Private Limited, 102, VIP Plaza, B-7, Veera Industrial Estate Off Andheri Link Road, Andheri (West) Mumbai, Maharashtra-400 053.

Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents, particularly the 2nd respondent to dispose of Application No.UDYAM-TN-10-0003811/S/00002 dated 25.01.2025 after affording a personal hearing to petitioner.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.V.Muthuvisakan For Respondent:

Mr.N.Naveen Kumar Government Advocate

ORDER

Heard Mr.K.V.Muthu Visakan, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.N.Naveen Kumar, learned Government Advocate for the respondents.

2. The petitioner initiated proceedings in Application No.UDYAMTN-10-0003811/S/00002 dated 25.01.2025. He has invoked the provisions under Section 18 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 [hereinafter referred to as 'MSME Act'].

3. Despite the lapse of nearly a year, the petitioner has knocked on the doors of this Court as no action was initiated by the 2nd respondent.

4. Mr.N.Naveen Kumar, learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents received written instructions from the 2nd respondent, acknowledging receipt of the application on 25.01.2025. The 2nd respondent has instructed Mr.N.Naveen Kumar, that notices will issue to the respondent in the claim petitions on 19.12.2025. The instructions given by the 2nd respondent is scanned and extracted hereunder:

5. In the light to the categorical statement made by the 2nd respondent, suffice to record the same and direct him to initiate proceedings as stated by him on 19.12.2025 and complete the proceedings strictly in accordance with the procedures contemplated under Section 18 of the MSME Act.

6. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

12-12-2025 (2/3) Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Jeni To 1.The Secretary To Government, The State of Tamil Nadu Department Of Industries, Investment Promotion And Commerce, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009 2.The General Manager District Industries Centre, No.2 Raja Street, Coimbatore -641001

V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN J.

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