Kalaiyarasan v. The Commissioner

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to grant license and to direct the third respondent issue No Objection Certificate and permission to run a Ayurvedhic SPA (Araba Ayurvedhie Physiotherapy clinic) at Door No.66A/9, 2nd floor, Aryas hotel opposite, Babuji Nagar, Tirunelveli Junction, Tirunelveli District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 13.11.2025 in accordance with law.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner made an application to the respondents on 13.11.2025 for the purpose of setting up Ayurvedhic SPA. However, the same is yet to be considered. Hence, the Writ Petition.

¶3The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that in terms of Section 198 of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1988, the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Rules, 2023, was enacted, and first proviso to Rule 299 (6), of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Rules, 2023, mandates obtaining of No Objection Certificate from the Superintendent of Police or Commissioner of Police having jurisdiction over the area by the Commissioner before granting any license. He therefore, prayed for appropriate orders.

¶4Upon hearing either sides, this Court directs the third respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner and issue No Objection Certificate, in accordance with law, within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On issuance of No Objection Certificate, the first respondent is directed to issue appropriate licence to the petitioner's SPA, in accordance with law, within a period of two weeks thereafter.

¶5Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

05.02.2026 Speaking / Non-speaking order Index : Yes/No NCC : Yes/No mbi To

¶1The Commissioner, The Office of the Commissioner of Corporation, Tirunelveli District.

¶2The Assistant Commissioner, The Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Corporation, Thachanallur Zone, Tirunelveli District.

¶3The Commissioner of Police, Office of Commissioner of Police, Tirunelveli City, Tirunelveli District.

¶4The Assisant Commissioner Of Police, Office of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Junction Range, Tirunelveli District.

¶5The Inspector of Police Junction Police Station, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. mbi

05.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Kalaiyarasan ...Petitioner vs. 1. The Commissioner, The Office of the Commissioner of Corporation, Tirunelveli District. 2. The Assistant Commissioner, The Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Corporation, Thachanallur Zone, Tirunelveli District. 3. The Commissioner of Police, Office of Commissioner of Police, Tirunelveli City, Tirunelveli District. 4. The Assistant Commissioner Of Police, Office of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Junction Range, Tirunelveli District. 5. The Inspector of Police Junction Police Station, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District. ...Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to grant license and consequently direct the Respondent No.3 to issue No Objection Certificate and permission to run a Ayurvedhic SPA (Araba Ayurvedhie Physiotherapy clinic) at Door No.66A/9, 2nd floor, Aryas hotel opposite, Babuji Nagar, Tirunelveli Junction, Tirunelveli District by considering Petitioner's Representation dated 13.11.2025 in accordance with law within time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Prakash For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Special Government Pleader for R1 and R2 Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for R3 to R5