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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 28280
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
M. Dhandapani, J
P.SUDNARA KUMARAVEL – Appellant
Versus
Th Director of Drugs contrl – Respondent
WP No. 8118 of 2026
For the Appellants/Petitioners: G.S. Prabu
For the Respondents: K. Tippu Sulthan
The court directed the respondents to consider and pass appropriate orders on a representation for de-sealing business premises in accordance with the law, after providing an opportunity for a hearing to the petitioner.
Headnote:The petitioner filed a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to remove the seal from business premises and allow operation under valid drug licenses. The petitioner, a pharmaceutical dealer, had premises sealed and was arrested for alleged offenses under Sections 8(c) r/w 22(b) of the NDPS Act, 1985, and Sections 18(c) and 27A(1) of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940. Following release on conditional bail, a representation dated 30.12.2025 for de-sealing the premises was submitted but remained unconsidered. The primary issue was whether the respondents should be directed to consider the petitioner's representation for the restoration of business activities. The court observed that the petitioner sought limited relief, specifically a direction to the respondents to consider the pending representation and pass appropriate orders. This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the aforesaid direction.
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| 1. facts regarding the sealing of pharmaceutical premises and the submission of a representation for de-sealing. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. request for a court direction to compel the administration to consider a pending representation. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. court's direction to the respondents to dispose of the representation in accordance with law within a stipulated timeframe. (Para 6 , 7) |
Prayer:
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to allow the Petitioner to operate under valid Drug License Nos. TN/Z05/20B/00623 and TN/Z05/21B/00623 as no order of suspension or cancellation has been served till date by removing the seal to restore the business activities of M/s Sencure Pharmaceuticals.
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the Respondents to allow the Petitioner to operate under valid Drug License Nos. TN/Z05/20B/00623 and TN/Z05/21B/00623 as no order of suspension or cancellation has been served till date by removing the seal to restore the business activities of M/s Sencure Pharmaceuticals.
2. Mr.K.Tippu Sulthan, learned Government Advocate takes notice on behalf of the respondents.
3. The petitioner is the dealer in pharmaceutical drugs. On 29.09.2025, the petitioner’s business premises was sealed and he was arrested in connection with crime no.1077/2025 for the alleged offences under Sections 8(c) r/w 22 (b) of the NDPS Act, 1985 , Sections 18(c) and 27A(1) of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Sections 238, 276 and 277. Subsequently he was released on conditional bail by this Court in Crl.R.C.No.2860 of 2025. Thereafter, the petitioner submitted a formal representation dated 30.12.2025 to the respondents requesting them to de-seal the premises. However, the said representation has not been considered till date. Hence, the present Writ Petition.
4. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that, it would suffice, if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 30.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders on the same within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.
5. On the above contention, this Court heard the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents.
6. In view of the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 30.10.2025 and pass appropriate orders on the same in accordance with law within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other interested parties.
7. This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the aforesaid direction. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.
05-03-2026
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