Madras High Court
WP/42346/2026 of ASR HI TECH FUEL Vs THE CHIEF General Manager (Retail Sales) on 15 October 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 15-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
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AND
WMP No. 47578 & 47580 of 2026
ASR HI Tech Fuel
Indian Oil Dealer,
S.No.13/2B3, Erode Privu road,
Sankari West,
Salem District -637 301
Rep. by its Proprietor,
A. Sundaram.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Chief General Manager (Retail Sales), Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Indian Oil Bhavan, No.139 Uttamar Gandhi Salai, Chennai-600 034
2. The Chief Divisional Retail Sales manager, Divisional Officer Head, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Salem Divisional Office, No.234, Salem Bengaluru Bypass Road, Kondalampatti, Salem - 636 010
..Respondent(s)
Prayer:
This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the records relating to the e-mail communication dated 01.09.2026 and subsequent communication dated 09.09.2026 on the file of the 2nd respondent quash the same and direct the
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respondents to permit the petitioner to operate retail outlet bunk viz., M/s. ASR
HI-Tech Fuel, Indian Oil Dealer, S.No.13/2B3, Erode Privu Road, Sankari West, Salem District, 637 301 and provide uninterrupted supply of petroleum.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr. V.Elangovan
For Respondent(s):
Mr.Mohammed Fayaz Ali
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This writ petition is filed for the following relief: “To call for the records relating to the e-mail communication dated 01.09.2026 and subsequent communication dated 09.09.2026 on the file of the 2nd respondent quash the same and direct the respondents to permit the petitioner to operate retail outlet bunk viz., M/s. ASR HI-Tech Fuel, Indian Oil Dealer, S.No.13/2B3, Erode Privu Road, Sankari West, Salem District, 637 301 and provide uninterrupted supply of petroleum.”
2. The petitioner is an authorised dealer of Indian Oil Corporation Limited, running the retail outlet in the name and style of “ASR HI-Tech Fuel” in his own property. The dealership was granted on 27.03.2015 and the agreement was executed on 20.05.2015, with the lease valid till 03.02.2035.
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3. The petitioner submits that due to a serious property dispute and threats to life, they were unable to operate the outlet from 10.05.2026. Subsequently, the petitioner filed W.P. (Crl.) No. 1054 of 2026 seeking police protection, wherein this Court passed a status quo order on 05.06.2026. The petitioner thereafter cleared all outstanding dues and made advance payments for the supply of petroleum products. Despite this, the respondents appointed ad-hoc dealers to operate the petitioner’s outlet without providing any notice or conducting an enquiry. Consequently, the petitioner has approached this Court .
4. Mr. Mohamed Fayaz Ali, learned Standing Counsel on instructions would submit that the petitioner has been provided with an undertaking-cum- indemnity affidavit. If the petitioner approaches the 2nd respondent along with this affidavit, the parties can sit across the table, negotiate and thereafter orders for the petitioner operating the retail outlet would be passed. He would also submit that the petitioner shall approach the respondent on 19.10.2026.
5. It is further informed that the respondents are proposing to appoint Ad- hoc dealers. However, he has not taken possession of the retail outlet.
6. Therefore, till the parties arrive at a conclusion, the order appointing an ad hoc dealer shall not be given effect. In the event of the petitioner not willing
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to abide by the conditions that would be imposed, he shall not stand in the way of the subsequent dealer taking over the outlet.
7. With the above observation and direction, this writ petition is disposed of. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. No costs. 15-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KAN
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To
1. The Chief General Manager (Retail Sales), Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Indian Oil Bhavan, No.139 Uttamar Gandhi Salai, Chennai-600 034
2. The Chief Divisional Retail Sales manager, Divisional Officer Head, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Salem Divisional Office, No.234, Salem Bengaluru Bypass Road, Kondalampatti, Salem - 636 010
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P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP No. 42346 of 2026 15-10-2026