On 13 November 2025, the Madras High Court directed local authorities to complete, within eight weeks, the ongoing inquiry into the presence of a TASMAC liquor shop and bar operating on land belonging to Vedaranyeswarar Temple in Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam district, as claimed by the petitioner.
A division bench comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan passed the order while disposing of the petition filed by R.S. Rajendran. The petitioner sought the removal of TASMAC Shop No. 5633, located on Survey No. 175/283 in Mela Theru, citing inconvenience to nearby school students, staff, and residents.
Rajendran argued that the liquor shop’s presence was disrupting public peace and welfare, and he formally represented his concerns to authorities on 27 September 2025.
The bench observed that authorities had initiated action and issued summons in response. Since the matter was under active consideration, it declined to keep the writ petition pending.
“An inquiry has been initiated and is expected to conclude within a reasonable time,” the bench observed. Accordingly, it ordered the process to be completed “within eight weeks” and disposed of the case. There was no order as to costs.
The case also highlights growing concerns in Tamil Nadu over liquor outlets operating near schools, religious places, and residential areas.
(Source: CaseMine)
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