JUDGMENT

(Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned order passed by the 1st respondent made in R. No.11004/2023/S9/FSD dated 12.12.2023, quash the same and directing the respondents to remove the lock and seal made by the 2nd respondent dated 24.11.2023 on the petitioner's cool drinks shop in the name and style of Vel Cool Drinks Shop near Chathram School at Usilampatti Market Gate, Usilampatti.)

1. Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner is running a small provisional shop at Usilampatti. On 24.11.2023, the petitioner's shop was locked and sealed. The petitioner sent representations seeking removal of the same. In the meanwhile, the first respondent issued the emergency prohibition order dated 12.12.2023 under section 34(2) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Challenging the same, the present writ petition came to be filed.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner reiterated all the contentions set out in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition and called upon this Court to grant relief as prayed for.

4. The learned Additional Advoc