WP Crl.(MD)/6151/2026 of Mahadevan Vs The Commissioner of Police on 12 November 2026

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to forbear the third respondent from interfering with the petitioner's hotel business, run in the name and style of "Mahadev Sweets and Bakery" and "Sree Naganathar Tea Stall, Snacks and Hotel", situated at Plot Nos.20 and 20/1, Sanjeevi Nagar, Trichy-2, on a 24x7 basis, pursuant to the petitioner's representation dated 30.10.2026.

2. Mr. D. Rajaboopathy, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), takes notice for the respondents 1 to 3.

3. By consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

4. The grievance of the petitioner is that he has been running the Mahadev Sweets and Bakery and Sree Naganathar Tea Stall, Snacks and Hotel, situated at Plot Nos.20 and 20/1, Sanjeevi Nagar, Trichy, for the past 35 years without any adverse remarks. It is submitted that, in terms of G.O.(Ms.) No.61, dated 02.06.2022, the petitioner is entitled to run the __________

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WP Crl.(MD) No. 6151 of 2026 said establishments round the clock, subject to compliance with the conditions prescribed therein. However, the third respondent and his subordinates are frequently interfering with the petitioner's business activities and threatening to close the establishments after 11.00 p.m. Though the petitioner submitted a representation dated 30.10.2026 to the second respondent in this regard, no action has been taken thereon. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court seeking a direction to forbear the third respondent from interfering with his lawful business activities.

5. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), appearing on behalf of the respondents, on instructions, would submit that G.O. (Ms.) No.61, dated 02.06.2022, has since expired and that the Government has issued a subsequent Government Order in G.O.(D) No.207, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (K2) Department, dated 08.05.2025.

6. Considering the above submission, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the petitioner to submit all relevant documents pertaining to the permission granted to him for running the sweet stall and tea shop before the third respondent. __________

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WP Crl.(MD) No. 6151 of 2026 Upon receipt of such documents, the third respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.10.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, keeping in view G.O.(D) No.207, Labour Welfare and Skill Development (K2) Department, dated 08.05.2025. If any violation of the conditions prescribed therein is found, the third respondent shall take appropriate action in accordance with law. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 12-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No AM __________

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WP Crl.(MD) No. 6151 of 2026 To

1. The Commissioner of Police Trichy City Trichy

2. The Assistant Commissioner of Police Trichy City Trichy

3. The Inspector of Police Fort Police Station Trichy

4. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai __________

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WP Crl.(MD) No. 6151 of 2026 K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. AM WP Crl.(MD) No. 6151 of 2026 12-11-2026 __________

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