MADHAIYAN vs THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR

WP No. 23849 of 2026 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. __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 29/06/2026 03:37:47 pm ) WP No. 23849 of 2026 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 p