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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 42860
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
L. Victoria Gowri, J
A. Vaithiyalingam – Appellant
Versus
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Puliyangudi Division – Respondent
W.P Crl(MD). No.2026 of 2026
For the Appellants/Petitioners: K. Dinesh
For the Respondents: M. Sakthi Kumar
A person cannot seek a writ of mandamus to prevent police interference in operating a recreation club if they lack the requisite legal license and permission from the competent authority.
Headnote:(A) Writ of Mandamus - Recreation Club - Police Interference - A petitioner seeking to operate a recreation club for games like Rummy cannot seek a mandate to prevent police interference if they do not possess a valid license to conduct such activities. (Para 2, 3)
Issues: Whether the petitioner is entitled to a Writ of Mandamus to prevent police interference in the operation of a recreation club without possessing a valid license.
PRAYER :-
Writ Petition Criminal filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents 1 and 2 from interfering with the day to day affairs of the petitioner's club, namely, Nanbargal Recreation Club situated at No. 4/60, Main Road, Kadayalurutti 627859, Kadayanallur Taluk, Tenkasi District and permit the petitioner to avail the facilities provided for playing Rummy and other games by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.03.2026.
ORDER
This Writ Petition is filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents 1 and 2 from interfering with the day to day affairs of the petitioner's club, namely, Nanbargal Recreation Club situated at No. 4/60, Main Road, Kadayalurutti 627859, Kadayanallur Taluk, Tenkasi District and permit the petitioner to avail the facilities provided for playing Rummy and other games by considering the petitioner's representation dated 30.03.2026.
2. The learned Government Advocate submitted that there is no clue about where and how the petitioner is running a Recreation Club. As per the instructions from the second respondent police, the petitioner do not possess any proper license to conduct the same.
3. In view of the above submission, this Court directs the petitioner to approach the second respondent police for appropriate permission after obtaining license.
4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
