WP No. 23849 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No. 23849 of 2026 Madhaiyan S/o.Govindasamy, no.5/9, Mandiri Gounder Street, Palacode Town and Post, Dharmapuri District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Collectorate Building, Dharmapuri District. 2. The Deputy Director Tamilnadu Food Safety and drug Administration, Dharmapuri District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to consider petitioner’s representation dated 15.06.2026 requesting to permit the petitioner to carry on the business at IUDP Shop No.1, situate at palacode bus stand, Dharmapuri District by removing the seal put up by the 2nd respondent. For Petitioner(s): Mr. D.Rameshkumar For Respondent(s): Mr. J.V.Sakthi Balakrishnan, Counsel for Govt. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23849 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 2. The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to consider petitioner’s representation dated 15.06.2026 requesting to permit the petitioner to carry on the business at IUDP Shop No.1, situate at palacode bus stand, Dharmapuri District by removing the seal put up by the 2nd respondent. 3. At the outset, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that petitioner's representations dated 15.06.2026 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed after issuing notice to petitioner and any other interested parties, within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner. 4. In view of the same, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the respondents to consider the representation dated 15.06.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23849 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 petitioner and any other interested persons within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy of the order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the case and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the case on its own merits and in accordance with law. 5. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 23-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No jv To 1. The District Collector, Collectorate Building, Dharmapuri District. 2. The Deputy Director Tamilnadu Food Safety and Drug Administration, Dharmapuri District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23849 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. jv WP No. 23849 of 2026 23-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis