Madras High Court Disposes Liquor Shop Writ Petition

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 16 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Rajasekar, son of Rajangam, filed W.P.No.24893 of 2022 under Article 226 seeking a writ of certiorari and mandamus to obtain records of the impugned order dated 18 March 2022 issued by the District Collector (first respondent) that rejected his request to close a liquor shop, and to direct consideration of his objection dated 21 May 2022.
• Respondents: 1) District Collector, Ariyalur District; 2) District Manager, Tasmac Limited, Ariyalur District; 3) Inspector of Police, Jayamkondam Police Station; 4) Ravichandran, son of Kandasamy.
• Counsel: Mr. K. Balu for petitioner; Government counsel and standing counsel for respondents.
• During the hearing on 16 July 2026, the State Counsel informed the Court that the liquor shop had already been closed, citing a law‑and‑order problem.

Final Outcome

• The Court held that, in view of the shop’s closure, there was nothing remaining for adjudication.
• The writ petition and the connected miscellaneous petitions were disposed of as closed.
• No order as to costs was made.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Liquor Regulation