M/S.Murugan Traders v. The Chief Controller of Explosives,

ORDER By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶2This writ petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondents to extension of time to clear lawfully sourced products of Electric detonators within the time limit stipulated by this Court based on the petitioner's representation dated 01.03.2026.

¶3It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner is a registered Dealer of Explosives Substance and is having 24000 numbers of electric detonators to the purchase value of Rs.4,53,120/-, all of a sudden, the first respondent vide letter dated 09.07.2025 banned instantaneous Electric detonators. It is the grievance of the petitioner that if the electrical detonators were used in for the past 40 years for agricultural well digging and granite industries and small blasts in construction sites. The petitioner given a representation to the second respondent seeking to schedule an inspection of premises, however, no proper inspection was conducted by the second respondent. Further, vide representation dated 01.03.2026, he has sought time one time relaxation to clear lawfully sourced products within four months in order to save the monetary loss, which is pending without consideration. Hence, this writ petition.

¶4Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of the case directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 01.03.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

¶6Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 08-04-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1.The Chief Controller of Explosives, A Block, 5th Floor, CGO Complex, seminary Hills, Nagpur - 440 006.

2.The Deputy Controller of Explosives, Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO), No.3, 5th East Cross Road, Gandhi Nagar, Vellore - 632 006. M.DHANDAPANI J. dhk

08-04-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-04-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI M/s.Murugan Traders Petitioner(s) Rep. by its Proprietor, Murugan M/A 27 Years, Old No.96, New No.238, Arumbakkam Village, Kolanur Post, Thiruvannamalai Taluk and District. Vs 1. The Chief Controller of Explosives, A Block, 5th Floor, CGO Complex, seminary Hills, Nagpur - 440 006. 2.The Deputy Controller of Explosives, Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO), No.3, 5th East Cross Road, Gandhi Nagar, Vellore - 632 006. Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the respondents to extension of time to clear lawfully sourced products of Electric detonators within the time limit that may be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court, based on the petitioners representation dated 01.03.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.T.Panchatsaram For Respondent: Mr.N.M.Shankar Central Government Standing Counsel