W.P.No.31054 of 2018 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06.08.2026 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR. SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN W.P.No.31054 of 2018 G.Devarajan S/o. Late. J.Gopalakrishnan, No.25/12, Sathiyanarayanan Street, Sembium, Chennai – 600011. Petitioner-in- person Vs 1.The Additional Chief Secretary (Home Department), The Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600009. 2.The Commissioner, Head of The All District Collector, Commissionerate of Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 600005. 3.The Additional Chief Secretary and Commissioner Commissionerate of Land Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 600005. ______________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.31054 of 2018 4.The Additional Chief Secretary and Commissioner Commissioner of Commercial Tax, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 600005. 5.The Commissioner, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue Office of The Commissioner of cgst & cex, Chennai South Commissionerate, 692 M.J.U. Complex, Nandanam, Chennai – 600 035. 6.The Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), Greater Chennai Corporation, Ribbon Building, Chennai – 600 003. 7.The District Collector, Office of The District Collector, Thiruvallur District – 602001. 8.The District Collector, Office of The District Collector, Kanchipuram District – 631501. 9.The District Collector, Office of The District Collector, Chennai District – 602001. 10.The Commissioner, Police Commissioner Office, Chennai – 7. 11.The Proprietor/Manager, Rakki Cinema Theatre, 1 Red Hills Road, Ambattur, Chennai – 53. 12.The Proprietor/Manager, Meenakshi Cinema Theatre, OCF Main Road, Avadi, Chennai – 54. ______________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.31054 of 2018 13.The Proprietor/Manager, Murugan Cinema Theatre, 10. O.V.Alagesan Nagar, Ambattur, Chennai – 53. 14.The Proprietor/Manager, Maharani Theatre, 8/762, Thiruvottiyur High Road, Washermanpet, Chennai – 21. 15.The Proprietor/Manager, Nadhamuni Theatre, MTH Road, Villvakkam, Chennai – 49. 16.The Proprietor/Manager, Sri Shanmuga Theatre, GNT Road, Moolakadai, Chennai – 118. 17.The Proprietor/Manager, Bharathi Theatre, 40 Dr. Vijayarahavalu Road, Old Washermenpet, Chennai – 21. 18.The Proprietor/Manager, Rohini Cinema Theatre, 141/ 2 PH Road, Koyembedu, Chennai-107. 19.The Proprietor/Manager Ganesh Cinema Theatre, Mannerswamy Street, Anakaputhur, Chennai – 70. 20.The Proprietor/Manager SSR Pankajam Theatre, 32, Arunachalam Road, Saligrammam, Chennai – 93. 21.The Proprietor/Manager Raj Theatre, 20, Abdul Razack St. Saidapet, Chennai-15. ______________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.31054 of 2018 22.The Proprietor/Manager Sri Venkateswara Theatre, SPH Road, Thiruvallur 602002. 23.The Proprietor/Manager Kasi Theatre, Jawarlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar, Chennai – 83. 24.The Proprietor/Manager SK Marlen Cinemas Theatre, 18, Appavu Mudali Street, Alandur, Chennai – 16. 25.The Proprietor/Manager Parimalam Cinemas Theatre, (Silver Screen) Ondi Colony, Porur Main Road, Chennai – 69. 26.The Proprietor/Manager Abirami Cinemas Theatre, Purasaiwakkam High Road, Chennai – 10. 27.The Proprietor/Manager Jothi Theatre, St. Thomas Mount, Chennai – 16. 28.The Proprietor/Manager Vidhya Theatre, 9 Kakkan Streetn, Tambaram West, Chennai – 45. 29.The Proprietor/Manager Janatha Theatre, Srinivasa Perumal Koil Theatre, Cantoment, Pallavaram, Chennai – 44. 30.The Proprietor/Manager Vetri Theatre, Grand Southern Trunk Road, Chrompet, Chennai – 44. ______________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.31054 of 2018 31.The Proprietor/Manager Sri Nataraja Talkies, 183, GNT Road, Redhills, Chennai – 52. 32.The Proprietor/Manager Sri Radha Movie Park, Ambedkar Street, M.A. Noagar, Redhills, Padiyanallur, Chennai – 52. 33.The Proprietor/Manager Meenakshi Theatre, Kamaraj Road, Manali, Chennai – 68. 34.The Proprietor/Manager Gokulam Cinemas, 795C, Old Sundar Theatre Complex, Chennai – 56. 35.The Proprietor/Manager Ganapathi Ram Cinemas, 101, LB Road, Baktavatsalm Nagar, Adyar, Chennai – 20. 36.The Proprietor/Manager Kumaran Cinemas, Muthu Mohamed St, Puzhuthivakkam, Madipakkam, Chennai 91. 37.The Proprietor/Manager Vela Cinema Theatre, NH 205, Thiruniniravur, Chennai 602024. 38.The Proprietor/Manager VVM Cinema Theatres 57 New Car St., Thiruvallur District, Ponneri – 601204. 39.The Proprietor/Manager C3 Laurel Mall and Theatre, 6 GST Road, Mamandur – TN 603111. ______________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.31054 of 2018 40.The Proprietor/Manager SPK Cinema Theatre, 35/ 36, Kanchipuram High Road, JCK Nagar, Chengalputtu – 603101. 41.The Proprietor/Manager Lathaa Cinema Theatre, 56, Alagesan Nagar, Chengalpattu – 603031. 42.The Proprietor/Manager Venus Theatre, 25 A, Officer’s Line, Vellore – 632001. 43.The Proprietor/Manager Thirumalai Theatre, Otteri Arts College Road, Vellore – 632002. 44.The Proprietor/Manager Gallax Cinema Theatre, Muthamizh Nagar, Katpadi, Vellore – 632002. 45.The Proprietor/Manager Apsara Theatre, Poonthottam, Krishnagiri – 635001. 46.The Proprietor/Manager KS Theatre, 6, Sankari Main Road, Linemedu, Gugai, Salem – 636006. 47.The Proprietor/Manager Vasu Theatre, Dr Besant Road, Kumbakonam – 612001. 48.The Proprietor/Manager Amirtham Cinema Theatre, Kovil Bus Stop, South Veli Street, Madurai – 625001. ______________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.31054 of 2018 49.The Proprietor/Manager Jaya Cinema Theatre, New Natham Road, Reserve Police Lines, Madurai – 625014. 50.The Proprietor/Manager Geethalay Theatre, Tiruvangadam, Sankarankovil, Tirunelveli – 627756. 51.The President The Tamil Nadu Film Exhibitors Association, Dr. Mailigai, No. 2(Old No. 16) Poes Road, IIIrd Street, Teynampet, Chennai – 600 018. 52.The President Chennai Cinema Theatres Owners Association, New No. 13, Raman Street, T.Nagar, Chennai – 17. 53.Allirajah Subaskaran, LYCA Productions, Block B, 4th Floor, No. 55, 2nd Floor, Vijaya Raghava Road, T.Nagar, Chennai - 17. 54.K.Karunamoorth LYCA Productions, Block B, 4th Floor, No. 55, 2nd Floor, Vijaya Raghava Road, T.Nagar, Chennai - 17. 55.Kalanidhi Maran, Sun Pictures, 73, MRC Nagar Main Road, MRC Nagar, Chennai - 26. ______________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.31054 of 2018 56.Thiyagarajan, Sathya Jyothi Films, 270/1 Vee Dee Yem Complex, Avvai Shanmugam Salai, Azad Nagar, Royapettah, Chennai - 14. 57.The Manager, Book My Show, Plot No. 1187, G Block, 1st Street, Anna Nagar, Chennai – 40. 58.The Manager, Ticket New, Sree Teja Tower, Ist Floor, New No. 81, Old No. 130, Nelson Manickam Road, Chennai – 29. 59.The Manager, Justickets Privat Limited, 42, Dr. Ranga Road, Mylapore, Chennai 4. [Respondent Nos.53 to 56 deleted from the array of parties vide order dated 27.02.2019] Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 10 to take action against the cinema theater owners in Chennai and all over Tamil Nadu whom going to collect excessive ticket charges through showing new movies such as “Enthiran - 2.0, Petta, Viswasam” and “Further All Tamil New Movies” with and to stop such cheating practice of 11th to 52nd respondents from Collecting Movie Ticket Charges More Than The Ticket Charges Fixed by The Government of Tamil Nadu vide G.O.No.762 dated 16.10.2017 (Home ______________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.31054 of 2018 Cinema Department) and to stop 6th show from early morning 4.30am to 8.59am the films “Enthiran - 120, Petta, Viswasam” are exhibited in the violation of the rules and regulations and Collecting Parking Charges more than fixed by the Government of Tamil Nadu vide G.O.No.891 dated 30.11.2017 (Home Cinema Department) for the movie called “Enthiran – 2.O, Petta, Viswasam” and “Further All Tamil New Movies” and other all Tamil Movie which is going to be released in respondents theaters and other theaters all over Tamil Nadu and further direct the respondents 11th to 52nd to collect the tickets as per rate fixed by the Government and disposal of the present writ petition. For Petitioner: Mr.G.Devarajan Petitioner-in-person For Respondents: Mr.L.Gokulraj Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1 to 3, 7 to 9 Mr.Sethu Prabakaran Govt. Advocate (Tax) for R4 Ms.K.Aswini Devi Standing Counsel for R6 Mr.M.M.I.Khaleel Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) for R10 Mr.Deepak Narayanan (through VC) for R11, R12, R25, R27 & R37 Mr.K.S.Karthik Raja for R18 ______________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.31054 of 2018 M/s.Gupta and Ravi for R26 Mr.Gaurav Chatterjee (through VC) for R54 Ms.M.Sneha for R55 M/s.Shivakumar and Suresh for R58 ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) The petitioner, appearing in person, seeks to withdraw the writ petition. The writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. There shall be no order as to costs. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J) 06.08.2026 Index : Yes/No Neutral Citation : Yes/No bbr ______________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.31054 of 2018 To: 1.The Additional Chief Secretary (Home Department), The Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600009. 2.The Commissioner, Head of The All District Collector, Commissionerate of Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 600005. 3.The Additional Chief Secretary and Commissioner Commissionerate of Land Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 600005. 4.The Additional Chief Secretary and Commissioner Commissioner of Commercial Tax, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 600005. 5.The Commissioner, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue Office of The Commissioner of cgst & cex, Chennai South Commissionerate, 692 M.J.U. Complex, Nandanam, Chennai – 600 035. 6.The Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), Greater Chennai Corporation, Ribbon Building, Chennai – 600 003. 7.The District Collector, Office of The District Collector, Thiruvallur District – 602001. ______________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.31054 of 2018 8.The District Collector, Office of The District Collector, Kanchipuram District – 631501. 9.The District Collector, Office of The District Collector, Chennai District – 602001. 10.The Commissioner, Police Commissioner Office, Chennai – 7. ______________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.31054 of 2018 THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN, J. bbr W.P.No.31054 of 2018 06.08.2026 ______________ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis