Surya M v. The Joint Chief Controller Of Explosives

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN and W.M.P(MD)No.23843 of 2025 M.Surya ... Petitioner /Vs./

1. The Joint Chief Controller of Explosives, South Circle Block 1-8, Shastribhavan, No.26, Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 006.

2. The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management, Ezhilagam, Chennai - 600 005.

3. The District Collector, Collector Office,

4. The Superintendent of Police, 1/6

5. The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram District - 623 501.

6. The Divisional Retail Head, Indian Oil Corporation, No.2, Race Course Road, Chokkikulam, Madurai - 625 002.

7. The District Officer, Fire and Rescue Services Department, Sivagangai District,

8. The Divisional Engineer, National Highways, Virudhunagar - 626 001.

9. The Assistant Executive Engineer PWD, Pattinamkattan, Ramanathapuram - 623 503.

10. S.Mohan ... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition - filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 6th respondent to cancel the license granted to S.Mohan (10th respondent), for establishing and operating a petrol bunk under the name Indian Oil Corporation at NH 230, New No.NH 85 (CK Mangalam to Thiruvadanai Road), 2/6

For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.H.M.Mohamed Abdul For Respondents: Mr.P.Thilak Kumar (R1 to R3, R5, R7 to R9) Government Pleader : Mr.M.Karunanithi (R4) Government Advocate

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.) Mr.A.K.H.M.Mohamed Abdul, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner makes an endorsement to the effect that this writ petition is not pursued, as pending writ petition, the licence for petrol bunk has been issued by the authorities.

2. Question of granting mandamus in such circumstances does not arise. This writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to the petitioner to challenge the licence if so advised. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.

[A.S.M.J.,] & [C.K.J.,] 29.10.2025 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes sm 3/6

To

1. The Joint Chief Controller of Explosives, South Circle Block 1-8, Shastribhavan, No.26, Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 006.

2. The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management, Ezhilagam, Chennai - 600 005.

3. The District Collector, Collector Office,

4. The Superintendent of Police,

5. The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram District - 623 501.

6. The Divisional Retail Head, Indian Oil Corporation, No.2, Race Course Road, Chokkikulam, Madurai - 625 002.

7. The District Officer, Fire and Rescue Services Department, Sivagangai District, 4/6

8. The Divisional Engineer, National Highways, Virudhunagar - 626 001.

9. The Assistant Executive Engineer PWD, Pattinamkattan, Ramanathapuram - 623 503.

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DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.

AND C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

sm Order made in Dated:

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