Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29887/2026 of Kaliyappan Vs The State of Tamil Nadu on 16 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29887 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 16-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
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Kaliyappan
No. 64/47, Kanadu,
Manamelkudi Taluk,
Pudukkottai District - 614 621.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State of Tamil Nadu,
Rep. by the Secretary to Government,
Health and Family Welfare Department,
Fort St. George,
Chennai - 600 009.
2. The Director of Drugs Control,
DMS Building,
No. 359, Anna Salai,
Teynampet, Chennai - 600 006.
3. The Assistant Director of Drugs Control, Pudukkottai Zone, Old Government Head Quarters Hospital, Pudukkottai - 622 001.
4. The Drug Inspector,
Ponnamaravathy Range,
Pudukkottai Zone,
O/o.The Assistant Director of Drugs Control, Old Government Head Quarters Hospital, Pudukkottai - 622 001.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the third and
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fourth respondents to remove the lock and seal put on the petitioner's medical shop running under the name and style of M/s.Sugam Medicals bearing license Nos.TJP/166/20 and TJP/166/21 situated at No.19-B, Viralimalai Road, Annavasal, Illuppur Taluk, Pudukkottai District - 622 101
by considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.10.2026 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner :
Mr.B.Nagarjuna Samy
For Respondents :
Mr.P.Pethu Rajesh
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
The petitioner's medical shop was placed under lock and seal pursuant to an inspection on 25.09.2026. Asserting that he is being put to monetary losses, after submitting a representation dated 04.10.2026, the petitioner has approached this Court.
2. Accepting notice for the respondent, Mr.P.Pethu Rajesh, learned Additional Government Pleader, submits that an enquiry would be conducted on the basis of the petitioner's representation and that a decision would be taken expeditiously.
3. Considering the above submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the fourth respondent to conduct an inquiry and decide on the
WP(MD) No. 29887 of 2026 petitioner's request for de-sealing the petitioner's medical shop within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 16-10-2026 Index: No Speaking Neutral Citation: No JEN To
1. The Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.
2. The Director of Drugs Control, DMS Building, No. 359, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 006.
3. The Assistant Director of Drugs Control, Pudukkottai Zone, Old Government Head Quarters Hospital, Pudukkottai - 622 001.
4. The Drug Inspector, Ponnamaravathy Range, Pudukkottai Zone, O/o.The Assistant Director of Drugs Control, Old Government Head Quarters Hospital, Pudukkottai - 622 001.
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