K.Madhava Chari v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) The writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to forbear respondents from permitting or proceeding with the establishment of a retail petrol outlet/bunk at No.485, MTH Road, Saraswathinagar, Thirumullaivoyal, Chennai 62.

¶2Learned counsel for ninth respondent submitted that No Objection Certificate has been issued by the Commissioner of Police, Avadi on 10.02.2026 and thereafter, on 19.03.2026, PESO license has also been issued by sixth respondent.

¶3The prayer has become infructuous as approval for running petroleum outlet has already been granted by the statutory authorities. Accordingly, the petition is dismissed as having rendered infructuous. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the interim application is closed. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI,CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J)

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¶1The Principal Secretary Highways and Minor Ports Department Secretariat, Fort St.George Chennai 09.

¶2The Director General State Highways Department Chennai 25.

¶3The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation Ripon Buildings, Chennai 03.

¶4The Member Secretary Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) No.1, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore Chennai 08.

¶5The District collector Tiruvallur District Collectorate, Tiruvallur.

¶6The Deputy Chief Controller of Explosives Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) No.26 Haddows Road Subba Road Avenue Nungambakkam, Chennai 06.

¶7The Regional Transport Officer (Concerned RTO for Ambattur Jurisdiction) Chennai.

¶8The Member Secretary Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Guindy, Chennai 32.

¶9The Senior Divisional Retail Sales Manager Indian Oil Corporation Limited Chennai Division, 500-Anna Salai Teynampet, Chennai 18.

10.The Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Avadi Commissionerate, Tiruvallur. THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN,J.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15.04.2026 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR. SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN & W.M.P.No.15049 of 2026 K.Madhava Chari S/o. Kasthuri No. 371B, 1st Floor, Ambedkar Street 8th Street, Saraswathi Nagar, Thirumullaivoyal Tiruvallur District 600 062. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary Highways and Minor Ports Department Secretariat, Fort St.George Chennai 09. 2. The Director General State Highways Department Chennai 25. 3. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation Ripon Buildings, Chennai 03. 4. The Member Secretary Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) No.1, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore Chennai 08. 5. The District collector Tiruvallur District Collectorate, Tiruvallur. 6. The Deputy Chief Controller of Explosives Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) No.26 Haddows Road Subba Road Avenue Nungambakkam, Chennai 06. 7. The Regional Transport Officer (Concerned RTO for Ambattur Jurisdiction) Chennai. 8. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Rep. by its Member Secretary Guindy, Chennai 32. 9. Indian Oil Corporation Limited Rep. by its Senior Divisional Retail Sales Manager Chennai Division, 500- Anna Salai Teynampet, Chennai 18. 10.The Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Avadi Commissionerate Tiruvallur. 11.Bharath S/o. Muthu No. 485 MTH Road, Saraswathinagar Thirumullaivoyal, Chennai 62. Respondent(s) Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Mandamus forbearing the respondents from permitting or proceeding with the establishment of a retail petrol outlet / bunk at No.485, MTH Road, Saraswathinagar, Thirumullaivoyal, Chennai 62 on one of the busiest stretches (with in the busy intersections) of the Chennai- Tiruvallur High Road (CTH Road). For Petitioner(s): Mr. S.Kingston Jerold For Respondent(s): Mrs. E.Ranganayaki Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1, R2, R5 & R7 Mr. K.M.D.Muhilan Addl. Public Prosecutor for R3 & R10 Mrs. P.Veena Suresh Standing Counsel for R4 Mr. M.R.Jothimanian Senior Panel Counsel for R6 Mr. Mohammed Fayaz Ali for R9