Azhagesan v. The Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA W.P.(MD).No.16783 of 2022 and W.M.P(MD)Nos.12166 and 19280 of 2022 Dr.Azhagesan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Rep by its Territorial Manager, Retail territory Madurai Office, No.37, Thiruparankundram Road, Pasumalai, Madurai District.

2. Vaidyanathan .N.V ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the Respondent No.1 from terminating the Dealership agreement issued in favour of the petitioner for Bharat Petroleum Filling Station namely Shri Durga Fuels situated at S.No.794/2E, Ponnamaravathi West Village, Ponnamaravathi Taluk, Pudukottai District without following due process of law and consequently forbear the respondent No.2 from interfering with the business operation of the petitioner.

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For Petitioner : Mr.J.R.Annie Abinaya For R1 : Mr.S.Natesh Raja Standing Counsel For R2 : Mr.G.Sridharan

ORDER

When the matter is taken up for hearing today, it is informed by the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the 1st respondent that as on date the petitioner is contesting the matter. Hence, the apprehension expressed in the writ petition no longer exists.

2. In view of the above, the writ petition stands closed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 21.11.2025 NCC :yes/No Index :yes/No Internet:yes/No rgm 2/3

P.T.ASHA, J.

rgm To The Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Rep by its Territorial Manager, Retail territory Madurai Office, No.37, Thiruparankundram Road, Pasumalai, Madurai District.

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