M/S. Confidence Petroleum India Ltd., v. The Chief Controller of Explosives,

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to consider and dispose of the Statutory Appeal and Stay petition dated 10.02.2026 filed under Section 6F of the Explosives Act, 1884 read with Rule 59 (1) (a) of the Static and Mobile pressure Vessels (unfired) Rules, 2016 by the petitioner within a time frame as fixed by this Court.

¶2Heard the learned counsels on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself.

¶3In view of the limited prayer sought for by the petitioner in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the third respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's appeal and stay petition dated 10.02.2026, on merits and in accordance with law, after providing an opportunity of hearing to the Page3 of 4 petitioner, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. There shall be no orders as to costs. 06-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DP To

¶1The Chief Controller of Explosives, The Petroleum and explosives Safety Organization, A Block CGO complex, Fifth Floor, Seminary Hills, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440 006

¶2The Joint Chief Controller of Explosives the Petroleum and Explosives safety organization, A and D Wing, Shastri Bhavan, No 26 Haddous road, Nungambakka, Chennai 600 006

¶3The commissioner of Police Tambaram City Police, Sholinganallur, Chennai 600 119 Page4 of 4

M.DHANDAPANI, J. DP 06-03-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and WMP.No.9457 of 2026 M/s. Confidence Petroleum India Ltd., Represented by Ms. Celine Rasaily 404 Satyam Apartment, 8 Wradha Road, nagpur 440 012 Also at GO Gas ALDS Bunk, Vandalur, No 218 B /16, Plot No 2, GST Service Road, Chennai, Tamil nadu 600 048 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Chief Controller of Explosives, The Petroleum and explosives Safety Organization, A Block CGO complex, Fifth Floor, Seminary Hills, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440 006 2. The Joint Chief Controller of Explosives the Petroleum and Explosives safety organization, A and D Wing, Shastri Bhavan, No 26 Haddous road, Nungambakka, Chennai 600 006 3. The commissioner of Police Tambaram City Police, Sholinganallur, Chennai 600 119 ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 4 Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent No. 1 to consider and Dispose of the Statutory Appeal and Stay petition dated 10.02.2026 filed under Section 6F of the Explosives Act, 1884 read with Rule 59 (1) (a) of the Static and Mobile pressure Vessels (unfired) Rules, 2016 by the petitioner within a time frame fixed by this Honble Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.B M Subash For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Janarthanan for R1 & R2 Mr.V.Raghunathan, GA (Crl. Side) for R3