Case Note & Summary
The case involved a writ petition filed as a Public Interest Litigation by the petitioner seeking a Mandamus against various respondents to prevent the establishment of a retail TASMAC outlet in Tharavaithoppu Village, Ramanathapuram District. The petitioner expressed concerns regarding a representation made on 27.08.2026, which was based on an agreement purportedly allowing the use of premises for running a liquor shop. The petitioner cited a previous order from a Co-ordinate Division Bench that had issued a perpetual restraint on opening TASMAC outlets in Rameshwaram. The Government Pleader informed the court that no application for an FL2 license had been submitted, and any future applications would consider public objections. The court directed that the petitioner must be notified if any application for an FL2 license was received. Ultimately, the writ petition was disposed of, granting the petitioner the liberty to approach the court again if there were indications of a new application for a liquor shop. No costs were awarded, and the connected miscellaneous petition was closed.
Headnote
A) Constitutional Law - Writ of Mandamus - Restraint on Establishment of TASMAC Outlet - Constitution of India, Article 226 - The petitioner sought to restrain the respondents from granting permission for a retail TASMAC outlet based on a representation. The court noted that no application for an FL2 license had been received and directed that the petitioner be notified if any application was made in the future. Held that the petition was disposed of with liberty to approach the court again if necessary (Paras 1-5).
Issue of Consideration
Whether to restrain the respondents from granting permission for a retail TASMAC outlet in Tharavaithoppu Village.
Final Decision
The writ petition was disposed of, with directions for the petitioner to be notified if any application for an FL2 license was received in the future. No costs were awarded.
Law Points
- Public Interest Litigation
- Writ of Mandamus
- FL2 License
- Representation
- Perpetual Restraint
