M.Shyam v. The Chief General Manager (Retail Sales)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.09.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M.Shyam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chief General Manager (Retail Sales), Indian Oil Corporation, Tamilnadu State Office, No.139, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai - 600 034.

2.The Senior Divisional Manager (Retail Sales), Indian Oil Corporation, Limited, Marketing Division, No.2, Race Course Road, Chokkikulam, Madurai - 625 002.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to accept the application dated 07.07.2025 for reconstitution of the M/s.Ramachandran Retail Outlet firm of Indian Oil Corporation dealing in the sale of petroleum products having its Retail Outlet situated at No.929, Main Road, Kovilpatti-628 501, Thoothukudi District by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 15.07.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Gangai Amaran For Respondents : Mr.K.Muraleedharan, Standing Counsel.

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.IOCL had granted dealership in favour of a partnership firm known as Ramachandran Petrol Bunk. One of the partners namely, Ramachandran who held 51% shares passed away. The petitioner is having 49% share. The petitioner seeks re-constitution of the firm. According to the petitioner, he had given an application before the second respondent and he wants the same to be accepted. The learned standing counsel submitted that there are rival claimants and the deceased did not have any issue. I do not want to go into the merits of the matter.

3.I direct the second respondent to consider the writ petitioner's application and pass an appropriate order on merits on it. Such a decision will be taken by the second respondent after issuing notice to all 2/4

the interested persons. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 18.09.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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