Madras High Court
WP/42620/2026 of A.Chellapan Vs THE CHAIRMAN on 26 October 2026
WP No. 42620 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
WP No. 42620 of 2026
CNR:{HCMA012488632026}
AND
WMP NO. 47883 OF 2026
A.Chellapan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Chairman
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, E-400, 4th Floor, Tower E, World Trade centre, New Delhi 110 029
2. The General Manager
Indian Oil Corporation limited,
Indian Oil Bhavan,
139 Mahatma Gandhi Road,
Nungambakkam High Road,
Chennai 34
3. The General Manager
GAIL (India) Limited,
CTS Building, BSNL Complex,
No. 16 Greams Road,
Chennai 6
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4. The Divisional Manager
City Gas Distribution system,
Indian Oil Corporation limited,
Salem Bangalore Bypass road,
Kondalampatty, Salem 636 010
5. The Manager
IOCL, City Gas Distribution (CGD),
No. 965, 2nd Floor, Harita Centre,
Avinashi Road, Coimbatore 641 018
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 5 to act upon the representation dated 18.08.2026 submitted by the petitioner seeking to shift the proposed city gas station project in S.No. 65/1, Sikkampatti Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem district which is adjacent to residential settlement as well as the petitioner’s ACS Thirumana Mandapam in S.No. 65/4 of the said village and consequently direct the respondents to establish such hazardous gas distribution station in any other remote locality.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.S.Thanka Sivan
For Respondent(s): Mr.Mohammed Fayaz Ali, Standing Counsel for R1-R5
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This writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 5 to act upon the representation dated 18.08.2026 submitted by the petitioner seeking to shift the proposed city gas station project in S.No. 65/1, Sikkampatti Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem district which is adjacent to residential settlement as well as the petitioners ACS Thirumana Mandapam in S.No. 65/4 of the said village and consequently to direct the respondents to establish such hazardous gas distribution station in another remote locality.
2. The petitioner, who owns a Kalyana Mandapam in the adjacent property, contends that the proposed gas station is situated close to the Mandapam, where about 3,000 to 4,000 persons gather for marriages and other functions, and to nearby residential and commercial establishments, thereby raising serious safety concerns. Despite submitting representations dated 18.08.2026 and 08.10.2026, the petitioner alleges that the respondents have neither furnished the relevant project plans and safety details nor considered his objections. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition seeking a direction to the respondents to consider his
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representation, furnish the relevant project details and safety plans, and relocate the proposed gas station to a suitable place away from the Mandapam and residential areas.
3. Heard the learned counsel on both sides and perused the materials available on record.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner’s representations dated 18.08.2026 and 08.10.2026 on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 26-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SRN
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To
1. The Chairman Petroleum and Natural gas Regulatory Board, E-400, 4th Floor, Tower E, World Trade centre, New Delhi 110 029
2. The General Manager Indian Oil Corporation limited, Indian Oil Bhavan, 139 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai 34
3. The General Manager GAIL (India) Limited, CTS Building, BSNL Complex, No. 16 Greams Road, Chennai 6
4. The Divisional Manager City Gas Distribution system, Indian Oil Corporation limited, Salem Bangalore Bypass road, Kondalampatty, Salem 636 010
5. The Manager IOCL, City Gas Distribution (CGD), No. 965, 2nd Floor, Harita Centre, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore 641 018
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P.T.ASHA J. SRN WP No. 42620 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 47883 OF 2026 26-10-2026
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