W.P. Crl.(MD) NO. 2309 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.12.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P. Crl. (MD) No. 2309 of 2025 and W.M.P.Crl(MD) No.540 of 2025 C.M.Amarnath ... Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Theni, Theni District. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Theni, Theni District. 3. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep,By. the Inspector of Police, Veerapatty Police Station, Theni District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the 2nd and 3rd respondents from interfering with the running the recreation club in the name and style of "Sandhanakaatru Recreation Club" bearing registration No.64/25 situated _____________ Page No. 1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P. Crl.(MD) NO. 2309 of 2025 at Theni-Kambam Bye pass road, Muthuthevenpatti, Theni Taluk, Theni by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 07.11.2025. For petitioner :Mr. S.C.Herold Singh For R1 : Mr.M.Muthumanickam Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For R2 & R3 :Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar Additional Public Prosecutor ***** O R D E R This Writ Petition is filed to forbear the second and third respondents from interfering with the running of the recreation club in the name and style of "Sandhanakaatru Recreation Club" by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 07.11.2025. 2. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor, Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, categorically submitted that the prayer sought for itself is not maintainable for the reason that the respondent Police can always indulge and monitor the activities of the club and if anything turns illegal, they have the right to interfere and further they have not obtained necessary permission from the local authorities. _____________ Page No. 2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P. Crl.(MD) NO. 2309 of 2025 3. However, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the said club has been registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act and the club is meant for training sport activities, like chess, carom, tennis, table tennis and cricket. They have not obtained any permission from any authority to provide liquor or sell the same and that they do not indulge in playing cards or involving in any illegal activities. 4. Recording that said submissions, it is made clear that the petitioner is permitted to continue the conduct of the said club subject to obtaining necessary permission from the local authority concern. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 02.12.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To 1. The District Collector, Theni, Theni District. _____________ Page No. 3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P. Crl.(MD) NO. 2309 of 2025 2. The Superintendent of Police, Theni, Theni District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Veerapatty Police Station, Theni District. 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. _____________ Page No. 4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P. Crl.(MD) NO. 2309 of 2025 L.VICTORIA GOWRI,J apd W.P. Crl. (MD) No. 2309 of 2025 02.12.2025 _____________ Page No. 5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis