Allur.K.A.Srinivasan v. The District Collector,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.08.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE and W.M.P(MD)No.16720 of 2025 Allur. KA. Srinivasan ... Petitioner vs.
1.The District Collector, Periya Melagu Parai, Tiruchirappalli - 620 001. 2.The Assistant Commissioner, (Prohibition and Excise), Periya Melagu Parai, Tiruchirappalli - 620 001. 3.The Commissioner of Police, Trichy City, Pudukkottai Main Road, Opp.Central Prison, Subramaniyapuram, Tiruchirappalli - 620 023.
1/6
4.The Superintendent of Police, District Police Office, Pudukkottai Main Road, Tiruchirappalli - 620 020.
5.The Regional Manager, TASMAC, Old Building, First Floor, DRO Chamber, Tiruchirappalli - 620 001.
... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider the abovesaid reminder of the petitioner dated 11.04.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.A.Leo George Rozario For RR 1 & 2 : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar Government Pleader For RR 3 & 4 : Mr.T.Senthil Kumar Additional Public Prosecutor For R - 5 : Mr.S.Sivanesan 2/6
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.) The relief sought for in the present Writ Petition is to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's reminder, dated 11.04.2025. 2.The law governing the sale of liquor is in force. Any unauthorized sale of liquor to any person is an offence and the licensee is also liable to be prosecuted.
3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that no action has been taken by the second respondent/the Assistant Commissioner, Tiruchirappalli.
4.In view of the above, the respondents are directed to look into the complaint, if any, lodged by the petitioner and to initiate appropriate action in the manner known to law, as per the terms and conditions of the licence.
3/6
5.With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.
[S.M.S.,J.] & [A.D.M.C.,J.] 07.08.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes ps 4/6
To 1.The District Collector, Periya Melagu Parai, Tiruchirappalli - 620 001. 2.The Assistant Commissioner, (Prohibition and Excise), Periya Melagu Parai, Tiruchirappalli - 620 001. 3.The Commissioner of Police, Trichy City, Pudukkottai Main Road, Opp.Central Prison, Subramaniyapuram, Tiruchirappalli - 620 023.
4.The Superintendent of Police, District Police Office, Pudukkottai Main Road, Tiruchirappalli - 620 020.
5.The Regional Manager, TASMAC, Old Building, First Floor, DRO Chamber, Tiruchirappalli - 620 001.
5/6
S.M.SUBRAMANIAM , J.
and DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE , J.
ps ORDER MADE IN DATED : 07.08.2025 6/6