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Madras High Court

WP/41221/2026 of A.Ravichandran Vs The State of Tamilnadu on 9 October 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-10-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA

WP No. 41221 of 2026

CNR:{HCMA012432392026}

AND

WP NO. 41247 OF 2026,WP NO. 41251 OF 2026,WP NO. 41260 OF

2026,WP NO. 41263 OF 2026

A.Ravichandran,

S/o.Arunachalam,

No.38, Uppukara Street,

Valangaiman,

Thiruvarur District

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The State of Tamilnadu,

Rep by its,

District Revenue Officer,

Thiruvarur District,

Thiruvarur

2. The Superintendent of Police

Thiruvarur District,

Thiruvarur

Thiruvarur District,

Thiruvarur

4. The Inspector of Police,

Valangaiman Police Station,

Valangaiman

Thiruvarur District,

..Respondent(s)

WP No. 41247 of 2026

CNR:{HCMA012432402026}

M. Sundar

S/o.Mahalingamm,

No.6, Uppukara Street,

Valangaiman,

Thiruvarur District

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The State of Tamilnadu,

Rep by its,

District Revenue Officer,

Thiruvarur District,

Thiruvarur

2. The Superintendent of Police

Thiruvarur District,

Thiruvarur

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer,

Thiruvarur District,

Thiruvarur

4. The Inspector of Police,

Valangaiman Police Station,

Valangaiman

Thiruvarur District,

..Respondent(s)

WP No. 41251 of 2026

CNR:{HCMA012432412026}

R. Ravichandran

S/o.Ramaiyan,

No.49/2, North Akraharam,

Valangaiman,

Tiruvarur District

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

Rep by its,

District Revenue Officer,

Thiruvarur District,

Thiruvarur

2. The Superintendent of Police

Thiruvarur District,

Thiruvarur

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer,

Thiruvarur District,

Thiruvarur

4. The Inspector of Police,

Valangaiman Police Station,

Valangaiman

Thiruvarur District,

..Respondent(s)

WP No. 41260 of 2026

CNR:{HCMA012432422026}

Shakila

W/o.Ravichandran,

No.49/2, North Agragaram,

Valangaiman,

Thiruvarur District

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The State of Tamilnadu,

Rep by its,

Thiruvarur District,

Thiruvarur

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,

Thiruvarur,

Thiruvarur District

..Respondent(s)

WP No. 41263 of 2026

CNR:{HCMA012432432026}

Vinothini

W/o.Raja,

No.23 A/47, West Agragaram,

Valangaiman,

Thiruvarur District

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. The State of Tamilnadu,

Rep by its,

District Revenue Officer,

Thiruvarur District,

Thiruvarur

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,

Thiruvarur,

Thiruvarur District

..Respondent(s)

Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the 1st Respondent to renew the petitioners cracker manufacturing industry license based on his renewal application dated 19.02.2024 and representation dated 02.10.2026 and consequently directing the respondent to permit the petitioner to run his cracker manufacturing industry.

WP No. 41247 of 2026

Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the 1st Respondent to renew the petitioners cracker manufacturing industry license based on his renewal application dated 21.02.2024 and representation dated 02.10.2026 and consequently directing the respondent to permit the petitioner to run his cracker manufacturing industry.

WP No. 41251 of 2026

Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the 1st Respondent to renew the petitioners cracker manufacturing industry license based on his renewal application dated 14.02.2024 and representation dated 02.10.2026 and

consequently directing the respondent to permit the petitioner to run his cracker manufacturing industry and to pass WP No. 41260 of 2026

Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the 1st Respondent to a new cracker retail license based on petitioners representations dated 06.02.2026

and 02.10.2026 and pass such further order as this Honourable Court WP No. 41263 of 2026

Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the 1st Respondent to a new cracker retail license based on petitioners representations dated 06.02.2026

and 02.10.2026 and pass such further order as this Honourable Court For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Rajasekar, for Mr.Sankar.S

For Respondent(s):

Ms.Indhu Karunakaran Spl..GP. (for R.1& R.3 - In WP.Nos.41221, 41251 & 41247/2026) (for R1 &

R.2 in WP.Nos.41263 & 41260/2026)

Mr.Duraigunasekaran G.A.Crl.Side for 2 & 4 (In WP.Nos.41221, 41251 & 41247/2026)

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COMMON ORDER

WP.No.41221 of 2026 has been filed for the following reliefs:- “directing the 1st Respondent to renew the petitioners cracker manufacturing industry license based on his renewal application dated 19.02.2024 and representation dated 02.10.2026 and consequently directing the respondent to permit the petitioner to run his cracker manufacturing industry.”

2. WP.No.41247 of 2026 has been filed for the following reliefs:- “directing the 1st Respondent to renew the petitioners cracker manufacturing industry license based on his renewal application dated 21.02.2024 and representation dated 02.10.2026 and consequently directing the respondent to permit the petitioner to run his cracker manufacturing industry.”

3. WP.No.41251 of 2026 has been filed for the following reliefs:- “ directing the 1st Respondent to renew the petitioners cracker manufacturing industry license based on his renewal application dated 14.02.2024 and representation dated 02.10.2026 and consequently directing the respondent to permit the petitioner to run his cracker manufacturing industry.”

4. WP.No.41260 of 2026 has been filed for the following reliefs:- “directing the 1st Respondent to a new cracker retail license based on petitioners representations dated 06.02.2026 and 02.10.2026 and pass such further order as this Honourable Court.”

5. WP.No.41263 of 2026 has been filed for the following reliefs:- “directing the 1st Respondent to a new cracker retail license based on petitioners representations dated 06.02.2026 and 02.10.2026 and pass such further order as this Honourable Court.”

Brief Facts:-

6. The main grievance of the petitioners in W.P. Nos. 41221 and 41247 of 2026 is that, despite having submitted applications seeking renewal of their cracker manufacturing industry licences, along with the requisite renewal fees, on 19.02.2024 and 02.10.2024, respectively, and having submitted representations in this regard on 02.10.2026, their licences have not been renewed by the respondents to date.

7. The main grievance of the petitioners in W.P. Nos. 41251, 41260 and 41263 of 2026 is that, despite having rectified the discrepancies pointed out by the 1st respondent and submitted representations seeking renewal of their cracker manufacturing industry licences, along with the requisite renewal fees, on 02.10.2026, their licences have not been renewed by the respondents to date.

8. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the records.

9. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court deems it appropriate to issue the following directions:-

(1) The 1st respondent shall, within a period of one week from today, communicate to the respective applicants/petitioners, if any further documents are required for consideration of their applications for renewal of licences.

(2) Within a period of one week therefrom the petitioners shall submit the requisite documents, if any.

(3) Upon receipt of the requisite documents, the 1st respondent shall consider the applications of the petitioners for renewal of licences and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of one week thereafter.

10. Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are disposed of. The 1st respondent shall not insist upon the petitioners producing a certified copy of this order, as the same has been passed in the presence of the learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents. No costs. 09-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHR

P.T.ASHA J. SHR To

1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by its, District Revenue Officer, Thiruvarur District, Thiruvarur

2. The Superintendent of Police Thiruvarur District, Thiruvarur

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruvarur District, Thiruvarur

4. The Inspector of Police, Valangaiman Police Station, Valangaiman Thiruvarur District WP No. 41221 of 2026 AND WP NO. 41247 OF 2026,WP NO. 41251 OF 2026,WP NO. 41260 OF 2026,WP NO. 41263 OF 2026 09-10-2026

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