Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28316/2026 of Maheswari Vs The District Collector on 13 October 2026
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 13-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR
RAMAMOORTHY
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Maheswari
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
O/o District Collectorate,
Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
2. The District Revenue Officer,
O/o District Collectorate,
Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
3. The Chief Controller of Explosives,
(Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation- PESO), A Block, 5th Floor, CGO Complex, Seminary Hills, Nagpur, Maharastra-440006.
4. The Deputy Controller of Explosives,
(Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation- PESO), Sivakasi, Virudhunagar District.
5. Indhumathi
6. Ganesamoorthy
7. Ravikumar
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of
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India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd Respondent to conduct enquiry with regard to the cancellation of the license for the Sri Ganapathi Fireworks in favour of the 5th, 6th and 7th Respondents since the license of Sri Ganapathi Fireworks was in the petitioners name and relevant documents relating to license are also in the petitioners name on the basis of the petitioner’s representation dated 08.09.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s M.Sankar
For R1, 2 & 4:
Mr.R.Parthiban
Special Government Pleader
For R3
:
M.Karthikeya Venkitachalapathy
Deputy Solicitor General of India
For R5 & R6
:
Mr.B.S.Meltin
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ORDER
The petitioner seeks an inquiry by the third respondent with regard to the cancellation of the licence issued to the respondents 5 and 6.
2. It is submitted that such inquiry is scheduled on 14.10.2026. It is open to the petitioner to participate in the said inquiry. Pursuant thereto, the third respondent shall take a decision with regard to the request for cancellation. Order shall be issued within two (2) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
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3. This Writ Petition stands disposed of on the above terms. There shall be no order as to costs. 13-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No apd To
1. The District Collector, O/o District Collectorate, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
2. The District Revenue Officer, O/o District Collectorate, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.
3. The Chief Controller of Explosives, (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation-PESO), A Block, 5th Floor, CGO Complex, Seminary Hills, Nagpur, Maharastra-440006.
4. The Deputy Controller of Explosives, (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation-PESO), Sivakasi, Virudhunagar District.
WP(MD) No. 28316 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. apd WP(MD) No. 28316 of 2026 13-10-2026