WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 04-06-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR AND THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 AND WMP(MD) NO. 17879 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17119 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17120 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 22998 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17114 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 724 OF 2023,WMP(MD) NO. 17096 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17097 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17098 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 23804 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17107 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 22992 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 22994 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 22995 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 22996 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 22997 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 23003 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 23004 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 23005 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17118 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 22986 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 22987 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17093 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17094 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17109 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17111 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17112 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17092 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17108 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17110 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17117 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17113 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17115 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17089 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17090 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17106 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17116 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17095 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17103 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17105 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 23801 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 23803 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 23800 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 23802 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17871 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17872 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17945 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 23877 OF https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch 2022,WP(MD) NO. 22993 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 728 OF 2023,WMP(MD) NO. 729 OF 2023,WP(MD) NO. 22999 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 23000 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 23001 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 23002 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17099 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17121 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17122 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17081 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17082 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17083 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17084 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17086 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17085 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17091 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17874 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17876 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17873 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17875 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17877 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17878 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 22988 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 22989 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 22990 OF 2022,WP(MD) NO. 22991 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17880 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17944 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17101 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17100 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17102 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17087 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17088 OF 2022,WMP(MD) NO. 17104 OF 2022 1. Titan Recreation Club, Rep. By Its Secretary M. Prabhu, S/o. Muthupandi, No. 2-ab, L.F. Road, Cumbum - 625 516, Theni District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 22998 of 2022 1. Naveen Sports Club, Rep. By Its Secretary T. Dwarahan, S/o. Thulasiram, No. 4, Subburaman Street, Near Anna Bus Stand, Madurai - 625 020. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 724 of 2023 1. Vidiyal Recreation Club, Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Madurai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Madurai. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 23804 of 2022 1. Best Recreation Club, Rep. By Its Secretary V. Pandivel, S/o. Velu, No. 150, Alagar Kovil Road, Tallakulam, Madurai. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Madurai. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Virudhunagar. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 22992 of 2022 1. Thangamani Manamahil Mandaram, Rep. By Its Secretary A. Ganesan, S/o. Alagumalai, Ward No. 11, Door No. 240, Madurai - Theni Main Road, Aundipatti, Theni District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 22994 of 2022 1. Friends Sports And Recreation Club, Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch District. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 22995 of 2022 1. Tata Manamahil Mandram, Rep. By Its Secretary S. Gandhi, S/o. Sakkarappan, D.No. 42/1, Railway Station Road, Bodinayakkanur - 625 513, Theni District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 22996 of 2022 1. Green Park Recreation Club, Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 22997 of 2022 1. Bright Manamahil Mandram, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Rep. By Its Secretary M. Vignesh, S/o. Maniraj, Plot No 35, Muthu Nagar, Vilachery Road, Nagamalai Pudukkottai, Madurai - 625 019. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 23003 of 2022 1. Ideal Recreation Club, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 23004 of 2022 1. Global Recreation Club, Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Dindigul Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 23005 of 2022 1. Arputham Recreation Club, Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Ramanathapuram. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 22986 of 2022 1. Imayam Manamahil Mandaram, Rep. By Its Secretary A. Prabakaran, S/o. Alagumalai, No. 265, Ka. Vilakku, Madurai - Theni Main Road, Aundipatti, Theni District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 22987 of 2022 1. Maveeran Neppolian Recreation Club, Rep. By Its Secretary V.R. Nagaraj, S/o. R. Ramanujam, No. 2/61, Forest Bypass Road, Opp, To New Bus Stand, Theni - 625 531. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 23801 of 2022 1. Friends Recreation Club, Rep. By Its Secretary C. Jothilingam, S/o. Chinna Krishnasamy, No. 30b/2, Perumalpatti 2nd East Street, Srivilliputhur - 626 125, Virudhunagar District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Virudhunagar. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 23803 of 2022 1. Real Best Recreation Club, Rep. By Its Secretary Balamurugan, S/o. Sonaisamy, No. 135/1f/1a, Ganesh Nagar, Melur Main Road, Madurai. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Madurai. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Virudhunagar. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 23800 of 2022 1. Lotus Recreation Club Rep. By Its Secretary R. Pandiselvam, S/o. Raju Naicker, No. 108, Chairman A. Shanmugam Road, Sivakasi - 626 123, Virudhunagar District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 23802 of 2022 1. Om Vinayaga Recreation Club, Rep. By Its Secretary C. Jothilingam, S/o. Chinna Krishnasamy, No. 294/h, 32/4, Ayyanarpouram, Chathirapatti Post, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Virudhunagar. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 23877 of 2022 1. Q Best Receation Club, Rep. By Its Secretary J. Sathish Kumar, S/o. V. Jeyaram, No. 2, Kiruba Nagar, Iyer Bungalow, Madurai - 625 014. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Madurai. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Madurai.. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 22993 of 2022 1. M.R.K. Manamahil Mandram, Rep. By Its Secretary V.R. Nagarj, S/o. V. Ramanujam, Ward No. 8, Door No. 261/13, Annanji Bypass Road, Theni Taluk, Theni District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 22999 of 2022 1. Thirupparankundaram Malligai Manamahil Mandram, Rep. By Its Secretary M. Vignesh, S/o. Maniraj, No. 158-b-1, Ganeshapuram, Mudakkusalai, Melakkal Main Road, Madurai - 625 010. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 23000 of 2022 1. Muthumari Manamahil Mandram, Rep. By Its Secretary Kasirajan, S/o. Karuthakannan, No. 11-1-81, T.K. Complex, Sathya Nagar 1st Street, Madurai Road, Usilampatti - 625 532, Madurai District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 23001 of 2022 1. Yours Recreation Club, Rep. By Its Secretary P. Thavaselvam, S/o. Paulsamy, No. 176, Usilai Road, Thirumangalam - 625 706, Madurai District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 23002 of 2022 1. Podhigai Manamahil Mandram, Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 22988 of 2022 1. Indian Manamahil Mandram, Rep. By Its Secretary A. Prabakaran, S/o. Alagumalai, No. 62-a, P.H. Road, Bodinayakkanur, Theni District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 22989 of 2022 1. Melachokkanathapuram Vanavil Nanbargal Manamahil Mandaram, Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 22990 of 2022 1. Kadamalaikundu Thendral Manamahil Mandram, Rep. By Its Secretary S. Raja, S/o. Savarimuthu, New No. 5a/12, Old No. 2/7b, Master Plan Complex Road, Theni - 625 531. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Respondent(s) WP(MD) No. 22991 of 2022 1. Sri Sowdambika Manamahil Mandram, Rep. By Its Secretary S. Pachaiappan, S/o. Subbaiah, No. 1434/2, Periyakulam Road, P.C. Patti - 625 531, Theni District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd Respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 22998 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, Calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and the subsequent impugned notice issued by the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No. 1566/2022/Madhu2, dated 05.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 724 of 2023 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch circumstances of the case and thus render justice. WP(MD) No. 23804 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 3nd respondent in Na.Ka.No. 1566/2022/Madhu2 dated 05.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd resopndent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. WP(MD) No. 22992 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. WP(MD) No. 22994 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, Calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 22995 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, Calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 22996 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, Calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and the subsequent impugned notice issued by the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No. 1566/2022/Madhu2, dated 05.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 22997 of 2022 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, Calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and the subsequent impugned notice issued by the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No. 1566/2022/Madhu2, dated 05.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 23003 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, Calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and the subsequent impugned notice issued by the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No. 1566/2022/Madhu2, dated 05.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 23004 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, Calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 23005 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, Calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and the subsequent impugned notice issued by the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No. 62632/2021, dated 08.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 22986 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, Calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 22987 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, Calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 23801 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 21.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. WP(MD) No. 23800 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 21.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch WP(MD) No. 23802 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 21.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. WP(MD) No. 23877 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 3nd respondent in Na.Ka.No. 1566/2022/Madhu2 dated 05.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd resopndent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. WP(MD) No. 22993 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, Calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 22999 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, Calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and the subsequent impugned notice issued by the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No. 1566/2022/Madhu2, dated 05.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 23000 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, Calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and the subsequent impugned notice issued by the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No. 1566/2022/Madhu2, dated 05.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 23001 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, Calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and the subsequent impugned notice issued by the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No. 1566/2022/Madhu2, dated 05.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 23002 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, Calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and the subsequent impugned notice issued by the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No. 1566/2022/Madhu2, dated 05.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 22988 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch may deem fit and proper in the circumstanes of the case and thus render Justice. WP(MD) No. 22989 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. WP(MD) No. 22990 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice. WP(MD) No. 22991 of 2022 PRAYER Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a WRIT OF CERTIORARIFIED MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ, order or direction particularly in the nature of Writ, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned circular issued by the 2nd respondent in Rc.No.P.E.2(2)/5035/2022, dated 02.08.2022 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to issue fresh circular after formulating https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch guidelines for returning empty bottles based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.09.2022, and pass sch further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice. In all WPs For Petitioner(s): M/s. Bashyam. T(No appearance) For Respondent(s): Dr.T.Seenivasan, SGP for R1 to 3 Mr.K.Sathish Kumar, Standing Counsel for R4 and 5 (TASMAC) COMMON ORDER When the cases were taken up on 04.02.2025, there was no representation for the petitioners and the matter was posted on 03.04.2025. On 03.04.2025 also, there was no representation for the petitioners. However, in order to give one more opportunity to the petitioners, these matters were posted today under the caption, for dismissal. 2. Even today, when the matters were taken up for consideration, there is no representation for the petitioners. 3. Such view of the matter, these writ petitions stand dismissed for non prosecution. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions stand closed. No costs. (N.S.K., J.) (D.B.C., J.) 04.06.2025 Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No dhk To 1.The Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Prohibition And Excise Department, Fort St. George Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2.The Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005. 3.The Assistant Commissioner, Prohibition And Excise Department, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd, .(tasmac), Cmda Tower Ii, Egmore, Chennai. 5.The District Manager, Tamil Nadu State Marketing https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch Corporation Ltd., (tasmac), Theni District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch N.SATHISH KUMAR J. AND D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY J. dhk WP(MD) No. 22985 of 2022 etc., batch 04-06-2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis