WP No. 22286 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-06-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 22286 of 2026 Sunrise Social Welfare and Recreation Club, Rep. by its Secretary M.Sivaram, C/o.Manikam, SF No.311/3, 7 Palladam Road Mangalam Post, Tiruppur-641 663 Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner Prohibition and excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005 2.The District collector Collectorate, Tiruppur. Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the 1st respondent to issue FL2 liquor licence to the petitioner club namely sunrise Social Welfare and Recreation Club based on the application dated 03.03.2025. For Petitioner(s): Mr.T.Bashyam For Respondent: Mr.C.Prabhakaran Government Counsel ORDER By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 2. This writ petition has been filed for a direction, directing the 1st respondent to issue FL2 liquor licence to the petitioner club namely sunrise Social Welfare and Recreation Club based on the application dated 03.03.2025. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 22286 of 2026 3. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner is a Recreation Club registered under the Societies Registration Act applied for FL2 liquor license by paying privilege and license fee of Rs.10,40,000/- on 03.03.2025, however, the same is pending without consideration till date. Hence, this writ petition. 4. Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record. 5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of the case directs the first respondent to consider the application of the petitioner dated 03.03.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order. 6. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 15-06-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No To 1.The Commissioner Prohibition and Excise Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005 2.The District Collector Collectorate, Tiruppur. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 22286 of 2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 22286 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI J. dhk WP No. 22286 of 2026 15-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis