S.Suresh v. The Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN S.Suresh ... Petitioner /Vs./

1. The Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise Department, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2. The District Collector, The Collectorate,

3. The Managing Director, TASMAC, No.8, CMDA Tower 4th Floor, Gandhi Irvin Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600008.

4. The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise Department, Collectorate,

5. The District Manager, Office of the District Manager, 1/4

TASMAC,

6. The Inspector of Police, Allanganallur Town Police Station, Madurai District.

7. The Secretary, Pons Recreation Club, Door No.22/2B Thandalai Village, Alanganallu Block, Madurai District.

... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition - filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the 1st respondent herein to grant FL2 licence to the 7th respondent club running in the name of Pons Recreation Club at Door No.22/2B Thandalai Village, Alanganallu Block, Madurai District based on the representation of the petitioner dated 15.09.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul for Mr.J.Sulaiman Basha For Respondents: Mr.J.Ashok (R1, R2 & R4) Additional Government Pleader Mr.T.Senthilkumar (R6) Additional Public Prosecutor Mr.H.Arumugam (R3 & R5) Standing Counsel 2/4

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.) The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner makes an endorsement to the effect that this writ petition is not pursued, as post institution of the same, the licence has itself been granted on 07.10.2025. Recording the same, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn, granting liberty to the petitioner to challenge the licence dated 07.10.2025 in a manner known to law. No costs. [A.S.M.J.,] & [C.K.J.,] 30.10.2025 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes sm 3/4

DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.

AND C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

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1. The Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise Department, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2. The District Collector, The Collectorate,

3. The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise Department, Collectorate, Madurai, Madurai District.

4. The Inspector of Police, Allanganallur Town Police Station, Madurai District.

5. The Secretary, Pons Recreation Club, Door No.22/2B Thandalai Village, Alanganallu Block, Madurai District.

Order made in Dated:

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