IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS Dated:- 19.04.2006 Coram:- The Hon'ble Mr. Justice P.SATHASIVAM and The Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.A.K.SAMPATHKUMAR Writ Appeal Nos.2943 & 2944 of 2001; W.P. Nos.12487, 21048, 41834/2002; 3154, 3420, 3471, 3662, 3800, 18336, 19935, 21033, 25489, 35104 of 2003; W.P.SR. No.107970 of 2004; W.P.(MD) Nos.1294 to 1300, 1885 to 1893, 1896, 1906, 1918, 2037, 2065/2004; W.P. Nos.2981, 11154, 11394, 11842, 11933, 12565, 12566, 16857, 16942, 16943/04; W.P. Nos.40301 & 40316 of 2005 and WPMP Nos.16814, 61832, 61833/02; 3941, 4297, 4354, 4625, 4797, 24922, 26143, 26144/03; WPMP SR. No.107972/04; WPMP(MD) Nos.1297 to 1303, 1918 to 1920, 1929, 1938, 1954, 2096, 2112/04; WPMP Nos.13924, 14023, 19964, 20091, 20093/04 & 43232 of 2005. W.A. No.2943 and 2944 of 2001:- C.Thiagarajan ... Appellant in both. vs. 1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by Secretary to Govt., Health & Family Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9. 2. The Director of Drugs Control, Tamil Nadu, Chennai-6. 3. The District Collector, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. 4. The Superintendent of Police, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. 5. The Inspector of Police, Kulasekaram Police Station, Kanyakumari District. ... Respondents in both. C.Jayakumar Sivanadha Sidha Aayunadu Pharmacy Villukkuri Post K.K.District. ..Petitioner in WP 12487/2002 Raghu ..Petitioner in WP 21048/2002 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ M.Ramadhas Prop.Gomadha Aayunadu Pharmacy Rajahkamangalam, K.K.District. ..Petitioner in WP 41834/2002 Vinith Ayurvedhu Pharmacy by its Licensee S.Sivachoubaga Kumar Kanyakumari District. ..Petitioner in WP 3154/2003 Ariya Ayuredha Parmacy rep. by its Licensee R.Rajan Kanyakumari District. ..Petitioner in WP 3420/2003 Sivanadha Pharmachy Prop.V.Ponmiah Vaidhiyar Kanyakumari District ..Petitioner in WP 3471/2003 R.Murugan Vithu Parmacy Kanyakumari District ..Petitioner in WP 3662/2003 Rajaseelan Pharmacy, Prop.A.Gunaseelan Saravana Bhavan, Kanyakumari District. ..Petitioner in WP 3800/2003 V.Thangaraj Licensee, New Star Ayurvedha Parmachy, Oothukuzhi, Nagoor Post, Kalkulam Taluk, K.K.District. ..Petitioner in WP 18330/2003 N.G.Ayurveda Parmacy 18-88-B1, Vatta Vilai Pathiramangalam, Kappiyarai Post, Kanyakumari District. ..Petitioner in WP 19935/2003 Kumar Ayurveda Vaithiyasalai Pro.J.Britto Jayakumar, Kanyakumari District. ..Petitioner in WP 21033/2003 Seelam Seeman Ayurvedic Pharmacy by its Licencee R.Sundaralingam Nagarcoil ..Petitioner in WP 25489/2003 E.Kaladharan Sree Vinayager Ayurveda Vaithiya Salai, Perumselva Vilai Kanyakumari District. ..Petitioner in WP 35104/2003 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ C.Thiagarajan ..Petitioner in WP Sr 107970/2004 and WPMP SR 107972/2004 New Star Ayurveda Pharmacy by its Licensee V.Thangaraj 1940-F, Oolthukuzhi, Kalkulam Tk.,K.K.District. ..Petitioner in WP1294/2004 Ravichandra Pharmacy by its Licensee S.Sivagnanam Vaidyar,Kanyakumari ..Petitioner in WP 1295/2004 Jesus Marunthagam by its Licensee V.Daniel Vaidyer, Kozhippoor Vilai Kalkulam Tk., Kanyakumari District. ..Petitioner in WP 1296/2004 Jothi Ayurveda Pharmacy by its Licensee K.Krishnan, Thangaparavila Arumanai Post, Valaivancode Tk.K.K.District. ..Petitioner in WP 1297/2004 New Jeyachandra Pharmacy by its Licensee P.Thangamuthu Nagercoil, K.K.District. ..Petitioner in WP 1298/2004 Susresh Ayurveda Pharmacy by its Licensee P.Stephen, Nagercoil-2. K.K.District. ..Petitioner in WP 1299/2004 Prakash Ayurveda Pharmacy, by its Licensee Mary Rajeswari, Tiruchengode Post, Kalakulam, K.K.District. ..Petitioner in WP 1300/2004 Kumari Ayurvedha Pharmacy Prop-I, Lingan, Kovalam Post, Kanyakumari Distict ..Petitioner in Wp 1885/2004 Ranji Ayuvedha Pharmachy Prop.D.Thankiah, 5-42-B, Thaminathu Konam (South) Erumbuliyur Post, Kanyakumari District. ..Petitioner in WP 1886/2004 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Madava Ayurvedha Pharmacy Prop.M.Chidambara Prasad Thuckaly Post, Kanyakumari District. ..Petitioner in WP 1887/2004 R.S.Ayurvedha Pharmachy Prop.P.Selvaraj,Kanyakumari District. .. Petitioner in WP 1888/2004 Sri Vinayagar Ayurvedha Pharmacy Prop.A.Chandrasekaran, Kanyakumari District. ..Petitioner in WP 1889/2004 Shree Anjaneya Pharmacy Prop.S.Ramakrishnan ..Petitioner in WP 1890/2004 Sarojini Ayurvedha Pharmacy Prop.G.John Hentry ..Petitioner in WP 1891/2004 Sahaya Arul Ayurvedic Pharmacy Prop.A.Jesu Arul ..Petitioner in WP 1892/2004 Sun Aurvedha Pharmacy Prop.S.Thangavelsan, Kanyakumari ..Petitioner in WP 1893/2004 Mr.P.Balamurugan Proprietor M/s. Meenakshi Ayurveda Pharmacy, Agastheeswaran Tk. Kanyakumari District. ..Petitioner in WP 1896/2004 Mrs. P.Banumathy Prop.M/s. Shanthi Ayurvedu Pharmacy No.8a/16, Karungulam District. ..Petitioner in WP 1906/2004 Mrs. P.Krishnaveni Proprietor, M/s. Prithik Ayurvedi Pharmacy Kanyakumari District. ..Petitioner in WP 1918/2004 Mr.S. Sivasenbaga Kumar Proprietor, M/s. Rajam Ayurveda Pharmacy Kanyakumari District ... Petitioner in W.P.2037/2004 Mr.S. Sivasenbaga kumar Proprietor M/s. vinoth Ayurveda Pharmacy Agateeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District. ... Petitioner in W.P.2065/2004 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ J. John Rose Managing Director, M/s. Maruthi Ayurvedic Pharmacy Kanyakumari District ... Petitioner in W.P.2981/2004 R. Thangaswarnam Karambattu Post, Kanyakumari District ... Petitioner in W.P.11154/2004 John Barnet Saral Vilai, Kanyakumari District ... Petitioner in W.P.11394/2004 R. Chelladurai Kanyakumari District ... Petitioner in W.P.11842/2004 1. Dr. A.K. Jayakumar 2. W. Shaji 3. C. Charles 4. C. Rajan 5. A. Ani alias Vijayaraj 6. A. Nelson 7. M. Selvaraj ... Petitioner in W.P.11933/2004 S. Stephen Proprietor M/s. Sanju Ayurveda Pharmacy Maharajapuram, Agatheeswaram Kanyakumari District. ... Petitioner in W.P.12565/2004 S. Ramakrishnan, Proprietor M/s. Sri Anjaneya Pharmacy Kanyakumari District ... Petitioner in W.P.No. 12566/2004 T. Subramanian Proprietor M/s. Amirtham Ayurveda Pharmacy Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.... Petitioner in W.P.16857/2004 Tmt. P. Krishnaveni Proprietor M/s. Prithik Ayurveda Pharmacy Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District... Petitioner in W.P.16942/2004 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Thiru A. Swaminathan, Proprietor M/s. Vijay Ayurvedic Pharmacy Agatheeswaram Post, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District... Petitioner in W.P.16943/2004 V. Thangaraj Licence of New Star Ayurveda Pharmacy Kanyakumari District. ... Petitioner in W.P.40301/2005 S. Sivagnanam Vaidiyas Licensee of Ranichandra Pharmacy Thickanan Code and Post Kanyakumari District ... Petitioner in W.P.40316/2005 VS 1. The Director of Drugs Control Board, Chennai. 2. The District Collector, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil Kanyakumari District. 3. The Superintendent of Police, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil Kanyakumari District. 4. The Assistant Commissioner (Excise) Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. 5. The Inspector of Police, Eraniel Police Station, Eraniel, Kanyakumari District. 6. The Inspector of Police, Prohibition and Excise wings Thuckkalai, Kanyakumari District. ... Respondents in W.P.12487/2002 RR5,2 to 4 & Nil in W.P.21048/2002, RR 1,2,3,4, Nil & 6 in W.P.41834/2002, RR1 & 2 in W.P. 19935/2003 R1 Nil RR1 and 2 in W.P.25489/2003, R1 Nil RR2 & 3 RR4& 5 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Nil & R5 in W.P.35104/2003 R1 Nil and RR 1& 2 in W.P.11394/2004, R1 Nil and R1 in W.P.12566/2004 & R1 in W.P.16942/2004 R1 Nil and R2 in W.P. 16857/2004 & R1 Nil and RR2 and 3 in W.P.16943/2004 R1 Nil and R2 in WPs.40301 & 40316/2005. 1. The Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise, Chepauk, Chennai-5 ... R1 in W.P.21048/2002 R2 in W.P.41834/2002 R2 in W.P.18336/2003 R1 in W.P.21033/2003 R1 in W.P.35104/2003 R3 in W.P.11394/2004 R2 in W.P.12565/2004 R2 in W.P.12566/2004 R1 in W.P.16857/2004 R1 in W.P.16943/2004 R1 in W.Ps.40301 and 40316/2005 The District Collector, Kanyakumari District ...R2 in W.P.19935/2003 R2 in W.P.21033/2003 R1 in W.P.18336/2003 The Superintendent of Police Kanyakumari District. ...R3 in W.P.19935/2003 R3 in W.P.21033/2003 The Inspector of Police Vellichanthai Police Station Kanyakumari District. R4 in W.P.35104/2003 The Inspector of Police Rajakkamangalam Post Kanyakumari District .. R5 in WP 41834/2002 The Superintendent of Police Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil. 2. The Inspector of Police Kanyakumari Police Station Kanyakumari District. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3. The Inspector of Police, Aralvaimoyai Police Station Aralvaimozhi Post, Kanyakumari District 4. The Inspector of Police Boothapandi Police Station Boothapandi Post, Kanyakumari District 5. The Inspector of Police Vadasery Police Station Vadasery Post, Kanyakumari District. 6. The Inspector of Police Anjugamam Police Station Anjugamam Post Kanyakumari District ... Respondents 1 to 6 in WP NO. 3154/2003 and R1 in WP 3662/2003 1. The Superintendent of Police at Kanyakumari District Nagercoil. 2. The Inspector of Police Rajakkamangalam Police Station Kanyakumari District 3. Inspector of Police Suchindram Police Station Kanyakumari District 4. The Inspector of Police Kanyakumari Police Station Kanyakumari. 5. The Inspector of Police South Thamaraikulam Police Station Kanyakumari District 6. The Inspector of Police Anjugramam Police Station Kanyakumari District. 7. The Inspector of Police Eathamozhi Police Station' Kanyakumari District .. Respondents in WP 3420/2003 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1. The Director of Drugs Control Tamil Nadu, Chennai 600 006. 2. The District Collector Kanyakumari District 3. The Superintendent of Police Kanyakumari District ... Respondents in WP 3471/2003 WP 3800/2003 The State of Tamil Nadu represented by Secretary to Government Health and Family Welfare Department Fort Saint George, Chennai 600 009. 2. The Director of Drugs Control Tamil Nadu Chennai 600 006. 3. The District Collector Nagercoil Kanyakumari District 4. The Superintendent of Police Nagercoil Kanyakumari District ... Respondents 1 to 4 WPSR NO. 107970/2004 AND WPMP SR NO. 107972/2004 1. The Government of Tamil Nadu represented by the Secretary, Prohibition and Excise Department, Fort Saint George, Madras - 9 2. The Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise Ezhilagam, Chepauk Chennai - 5. 3. The District Collector of Kanyakumari District, The Collectorate, Nagerocil 4. The Superintendent of Police of Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil .. Respondents in WP 1294 of 2004 in WP 1294 of 2004 1295, 1296, 1297, 1298, 1299 and 1300/2004 1. The District Collector Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil 2. The Superintendent of Police Kanyakumari District Nagercoil https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3. The Assistant Commissioner (Excise) Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District 4. The Director of Drugs Control Tamil Nadu Chennai 600 006 ... Respondents 1 to 4 in WP 1885/2004, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893/2004 RR 1 and 2 in WP 1896/2004, 1906, 1918, 2037, 2065/04. The Inspector of Police Kottar, Nagerocil, Kanyakumari District .. R3 in WP 1896/04, 1906/04 1. The Commissioner (Prohibition and Excise) Chepauk Chennai 2. The District Collector Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil 3. The Assistant Commissioner Excise Collectorate Office Kanyakumari District ... Respondents in WP 2981/2004 1. The District Collector Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District 2. The Thasildar (Excise) Kalkulam Tk, Nagercoil Kanyakumari District 3. The Revenue Inspector (Excise) Kalkulam Taluk Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District ... Respondents 1 to 3 in WP 11154/2004 to R2 in WP 3662/2003 and R1 in WP 12565/2004 1. The District Collector Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. 2. The Special Commissioner and Commissioner for Prohibition and Excise, Chepauk, Chennai-5. 3. The Superintendent of Police, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 4. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, (Prohibition Enforcement Wing) Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. ..Respondents in WP.11842/04 1. The Superintendent of Police, Kanyakumari at Nagercoil. 2. The Sub Inspector of Police, Kollancode, Kanyakumari District. 3. K.Mony alias Manian Om Bhagavathy Ayurveda Pharmacy Kanyakumari District. 4. K.Surendran ..Respondents in WP.11933/04 Appeal No.2943 of 2001 filed under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent against the order of the learned single Judge (KGJ), dated 1.11.2001, made in W.P. No.11135 and 11136 of 2001 respectively. W.P.Nos.11135 and 11136/2001: Petitions presented to this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents not to interfere with my right to manufacture for sale ayurvedic Medicines (1) Kanakasavam, (2)Dasamularistam, (3)Jeerakarishtam, (4)Sreekandasavam, (5)Ashokarishtam in Arun Ram Pharmacy, Thickanamcode, Kanyakumari District (2) in T.V.Arun Pharmacy, Kuzheneri, Kulasekaram Post, Kanyakumari District as per the Licence granted to the petitioner under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act respectively. Petitions presented to this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to renew the licence in Form L2 under Medicinal and Toilet preparation Excise Duties Act,1955 for the year 2002-2003 and also forbear the respondents from interfering with the business of the petitioner run under the Trade Name Sivanandha Siddha Ayurveda Pharmacy at Manakkarai, Villukkuri Post, Kanyakumari District as licence under Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (WP.12487/2002) To issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records relating to the impugned proceedings of the second respondent in k.480755 of 2001 dated 2.5.2002 and quash the same (WP.No.21048/2002). To issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents herein from taking any action against the petitioner or his servants or agents https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ transporting from one place to another place or the petitioner's authorised retail agents under the provisions of Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act 1937, since the petitioner is manufacturing for sale of the unrestricted Ayurvedic Medicinal preparations under Drug Licence No.646/95 of Vithu Pharmacy at Thenkenkuzli in Kanyakumari District issued under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act now pending renewal (WP.No.3662/2003). WP.3800/2003: To issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS or any other appropriate writ or order or direction in the nature of writ to forbearing th Respondents or their men or their subordinates from in any way interferring with the manufacturing, selling places and the retail sale at (1) M. Sathyanathanm son of Majanamuthu, No.18-49, kandavillai and post, Eraniel, Police Station, 2) P. Sawmiyadian, S/o Pandaram, No.V 27/96-A, Anajchampathy Villai, Nullivillai, Eranieal Police Station, 3) N. Arumugam Pillai, S/o Weelam Pillai 19-89-B, Paraseri, Eranieal Police Station, 4) N. Baskaran S/o Mani, 1-45-A, Palsampallam, Meelkarai, Eranieal Police Station, 5) G.Mariya Eruthaiyam, S/o. Gnanaprakasam, 4-146, Thanthavillai, Neyyoor Post, Eranieal Police Station, 6) P. Ramasamy, S/o Ponniya Nadar, 9-10/9- 7B, Chettivillai Veedu, Kannathuvillai, Eranieel Police Station, 7) T. Paulraj, S/o Tirumal, 121, Udayarpallam, Thalakullam Post, Eramieal Police Station, 8) A. Subbiah Pillai S/o Arumugam Pillai, 9-51 A/9-80, Mariyan Kulzhi, Eranieal, Eranieal Police Station. 9) T. Natarajan, S/o Thangaian Nadar, 6-243 Sadayalpudur, Vellichanthai Police Station, 10) S. Anbaiya, s/o Siluvai Admmai, 39-Ice Plant Street, Keeza multam, Vellichanthai Police Station, 11) P. Thangappan, S/o Perumal, 21-71, Nadankulzam, Kakathoppu Ganapathy Puram Post, Rajakka mangalam Police station, 12) John sundar, S/o Samuvel, 6-150 Pauldannieelpuram, Vampanoor post, Vellichanthai Police Station, 13) P. Gangadharan, S/o Ponnumuthu, 17-55, Tharravillai, Thickanam Code Post, Thuckkalai Police Station, 14) Saraswathi, W/o Mohanan, 17-28, Aattruankarai, Manavalakurichi, Post Manavalakurichi Police Station by Vehicles 74-z 1449 by arbitrarily invoking the provisions of Tamil Nadu prohibition Act, 1937 or the Rules framed thereunder. To issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records of the first respondent relating to the order dated 23.5.2003 in Na.Ka.M4.63497/2002 cancelling the petitioners L.2 Licence and quash the said order and directing the first respondent to consider and dispose of the grant/cancellation of the Petitioner's L3 Licence in the light of the provisions contained in Chapter-VI of the Medicinal and Toilet preparation (Excise Duties) Rules 1956 (WP.No.18336/2003). To issue a writ of certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records comprised in proceedings of the second respondent in Pa.Mu.No.Ma.A1 (3) 25299/2002 dated 22.10.2002 and quash the same and consequently direct the 3rd respondent to revew the L2 Licence No.17/2002-2003 in favour of the petitioner under Medicines and Toilet preparations (Excise Duties) Act 1955 (WP.No.41834/2002) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ To issue a writ of Mandamus forbearing the respondents herein from interferring with the unresticted preperations manufactured by the petitioner under the Authority of Drug License No.870, dated 11.6.2002 limited init, in the sale to and dealings by the petitioner's retailers (1) N. Retnamany, 18-67, south Kumlal, kayakuri district & Post 2) Chelladurai, 1-30 old No.1-13-A, Vakavilai, Mahadanapuram 3) Chelladurai 5- 38 D, Achanda kottaram and post, M. Manikumar S/o Arumugaparumal 2-69A, Panjaligapuram hahadanapuram and post, 5) M. Chelladurai, 4/38 D, Kottram and Post 6) P. Aurgha Perumal alias Velayudam, 195, Rajalingapuram, Mahadaraparam and post, 7) P. Murugan I-1-115/1, Amarakkavilai, Leepuram and post, 8) Thangadurai 79-I-II (Othapanarkarai) Malayapauram, Kottaram Po., 9) Gurusamy III-5-164 Pattukirlakarai Leeuram Post, 10) S. Davaduraj 15-90-A, Arthia Nagar, Aralwaryly, 11) M. Bagavathy Ammal 9/57, Thanumalayanputhoor, Aralwaimozly 12) Tmt Vasanthi 21-76, Vilavilai, Aralingly, 13) Thangadurai J-105/D, Sarthavilai, Thayalendy, 14) Vivekanandan, 4-51 old No.3-34 Keya Theriasarancope, Azalaipardiapuram & Post 15) Vijayakumar 3/48 Thenikalur, Panathyam and post, 16) Mary Arul Saroja 9-62-66B, Ayakappapuram & post (WP.No.3154/2003. To issue a writ of Mandamus forbearing the respondents or their man or their subordinates from in any way interfering with the manufacturing the Ayurvedic preparations selling on wholesale or retail and transporting the same to his selling places and the retail Sale at 1) M. Velusamy S/o.Masanam, 15-23-A Plac Road, Thirckalai Police Station 2) Pandian S/o Appam Nadar, 6/110 - A, Elyhavizhagathu Veedu, Manalikarai, Thuckalai Police Station, 3) Lasser S/o Gnanamani 6-18, M/1, Marunthukottai, Thuckalai Police Station, 4) M. gopi S/o Mukkan, 16-7, Thiruvithancode, Thuckalai Police Station 5) P.Murugan S/o Padmanabha Pillai No.17-94/H-11, Muttaikadu, Thuckalai Police Station 6) N. Manikandan S/o Nadarajan Nadar, 27-76-A, Amarvathi, Kozhiboor vilai Thuckalai Police station 7) B. Thitatus S/o Benjamin, 12-99/2 Minijapari Vilai, Thuckalai Police Station 8) N. Sathasivam S/o Nedakanda Pillai 13/39 - P-3A, Thenkankuzhi, Thudeater Police Station, 9) C. Singarayan S/o Chellaryain, 6-193, Pillavetti Vilai, Karungal Police Station 10) N. Rajamani S/o. Nalla Thambi Nadar, 17-60, Aluvelai karai, Thiruvattar Police Station 11) Chellan S/o. Nadan Kutty 13/39-13-A Thiruvattar Police Station 12) S. Joslin Johu S/o Swamy nathan 14/83/15-B1, Puthan Kadai, Thiruvattar Police Station, 13) K. Balakrishnan S/o Kumaraswamy, 9/55, Villukuri Main Road, Eranieal Police Station, 14) G. Gopalakrishnan, S/o Gurusumuthu, 10-24-C2/Nedu Vilai Eramiel Police Station and 15) R. Jausudhas S/o Rajamani 15-51-B1, Arasu vilai, Thuckalai Police Station, by vehicle No.TN-59-C-3415 by arbitrarily invoking the provisions of Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act 1937 or the Rules Framed thereunder (WP.No.19935/2003 To issue a writ of certiorari calling for the records comprised in proceedings of the first respondent in D.Dis.P &E I(3)/27756/2002 dated 4.7.2003 and quash the same (WP.No.21033/2003) and in D.Dis.P&E I (3)/ 25298/2002 dated 29.9.2003 and quash the same (WP.No.35104/2003) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Prayer in WP.25489/2003 To issue a Writ of Mandamus of any other appropriate Writ, order of direction forbearing the respondents herein from interfering with the manufacture of unrestricted preprations under the authority of Drug Licence No.815, dated 16.2.2003 and transporting them in Motor Matador - TN 74 B 8379 and Auto Rickshows TN 74 7401 and TN 74 2901 in the sales and dealings by the petitioners retailors 1) Tmt.Mary 1/14, Ozhikinacherry, Vadacherry P.O., 1) Thangaraj, 75-A-1, Ramanputhoor Junction, within the limit of Kottar Police Station. 3) Manoharan, 2/26, Anna Boonthai, Putheeri P.O., 4) Jebamani, 26/6-105-S, Kamaraj Puram, 5) Mathi, 789, Vatturniamadam, within the limits of Vadacherry Police Station. 6) Subbu, 8/52-A3, Aeralvoimozhi Junction, 7) Murugan, 5-24- Kakaimoolam Kudieruppu, Thevanai, 8) Maharajan, Theruku Perumalpuram, Aaralvaimozhi, 9)Thangam, M.C.R.Nagar, Aaralvaomozhi, 10) Ananakili, Shenbagaraman Puthoor, Indira Colony, Aralvoimozhi, within the limits of Aaralvoimozhi Police Station. 11) Palani, 6-104-6-27F, Anju Gramam, 12) Thangaraja 87/14, James Town, Madanpillai Dharmam. 13) Shanmuga Velayutham, 5/63, Kamaraj Nagar, Mylau, Anjugramam, within the limts of Anjugramam Police Station. 14) Periya Muthu Nagamani, 538/2, Mukilan Kudieruppu, within the limit of Thamarai kulam Police Station. 15) Manuvelraja - 13/49, Vaira Kudieruppu, Ananda Nadar Kudi P.O. 16) Ganesan, 7-68, Dharmapuram, Ethamozhi P.O., 17) T.christhudas, 76-7-A, Dharmapuram, Ethamozhi P.O., within the limts of Rajjackamangalam Police Station. 18) Chandran, 51-101C, Mangavilai, Puthoor P.O., 19) Muthu, Narayanvilai, Puthoor P.O., 20) Durai Kaliakkavilai, Mangavilai P.O. within the limits of Ethamozhi Police Station, 21) V.Suyambulingam, 33-A, Melakrishnan Puthoor, within the limits of Suchindram Police Station, by arbitrarily invoking the provision of the prohibition Act 1937 on the rules. To issue a writ of certiorari calling for the records relating to the impugned proceedings of the 3rd respondent in K:/K:/ 73320/2002 (k4) dated 1.10.2002 quash the same (WP.No SR.107970/2004) To issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the respondents from requiring the petitioner as a manufacturer for sale of unrestrictd Ayurveda preparations of Asawas and Aristas, to take out an L-2 license under the Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act.1955 and its Rules as L-2 license is not necesary in terms of Section 2(c)3 read with Caluse 2(i) of the schedule and Section 6 of the said Act for unrestricted Medicinal preparations of Asawas and Aristahas.(WP.No.1294/2004, 1295, 1296, 1297, 1298, 1299 and 1300/2004) To issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the all respondents from interferring with the preparations of Ayurvedic Medicines at petitioners at Kumari Ayurvedha Pharmacy 3-57-1, Yelusadupattu, Uovalam Post, Kanyakumari District (WP.No.1885/2004) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Petition at Ramji Ayurvede Pharmacy, 5-42-B, Thammattur Konam (South) Erumbuladu Post, Kanyakumari District (WP.No.1886/2004) petition at Madava Ayurveda Pharmacy, 15-98 (170, Sumaduthangilai Moolachal, Thuchaly Post, Kanyakumari District (WP.No.1887/2004) Petition at R.S.Ayurveda Pharmacy No.5/140, A.New No.10138, Elluvillai, Rajakkamangalam Post, Kanyakumari District (WP.No.1888/2004) Petitioner at Sri Vinayaga Ayurveda Pharmacy No.8/1A, North Tamaraikulam, Agastheeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District (WP.No.1889/2004) Petition at Shree Anjaya Pharmacy No.36-1-117A, Irullapppawarm, Nagarcoil 2, Kanyakumari District (WP.1890/2004) Petition at Sarjini Ayurveda Pharmacy No.10-10A Asarimar Street, Manavalakurichy Post, Kanyakumari District (WP.1891/2004) Petition at Sahaya Arul Ayurveda Pharmacy Maravankudiyeruppu, Nagarcoil 2, Kanyakumari District (WP.No.1892/2004) Petition at Sun Ayurveda Pharmacy No.4-1, Parawarthalanga puram, Pazhathottam Post, Kanyakumari District (WP.1893/2004) Petition run under the trade name M/S.Meenakshi Ayurveda Pharmacy at No.37/3-67, Aasarimar South Street, Meenakhipuram Agastheeswaram District, Kanyakumari District as license No.955 under Drugs adn Cosmetics Act 1940 and its rules (WP.No.1896/2004 petition run under the trade name M/S.Shanthi Ayurveda Pharmacy at No.8A/16, Marinedunthaur, Badabeswaram Agastheeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District as license No.87 under Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and its Rules (WP.No.1906/2004). Petition run under the trade name M/S.Prithik Ayutveda Pharmacy No.5-89-C, Periakulam Marungoor Post, Agastheeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District as license No.928, under Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and its Rules (WP.1918/2004). Petition run under the trade name M/S.Rajam Ayurveda Pharmacy No.13/71C Thuvarancadu, Boothapady Post, Thovalai Taluk, Kanyakumari District as licence in No.899 under Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and it rules (WP.2037/2004) Petitioner run under the trade name M/S.Vinoth Ayurveda Pharmacy No.368/11/111, Avithasapuram, Maharajapuram, Kottaram Post, Agasteeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District as a license No.870 under Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and its Rules (WP.2065/2004) To issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus to call for the records pertaining to the order of the first respondent in No.D.Dis.P & E, I (3) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 40920/02 dated 19.1.2004 and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd and 3rd respondent to grant L2 license with respect to the manufacture of Ayurvedic Medical Preparations in Door.No.2-51-A, Irumpully, Peethapuram Post, Kanyakumari District (WP.2981/2004) To issue a writ of mandamus, direct the respondents to remove the seal in the premises of M/S.Kalaiman Ayurvedic Pharmacy at No.25/87, B1, Nulli Villai, Karambakadu Post, Kanyakumari District and permit the petitioner to do his bussiness in accordance with law (WP.11154/2004) To issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the records of the 3rd respondent made in proceedings D.Dis.P & E.I (3) 39287/03 dated 27.3.2004 confirming proceedings no.MU.MU. (Ma.4) 66692/02 dated 8.10.2003 of the first respondent quash the same and direct the first respondent herein to renew L3 License No.25/99-2000 at the changed premises at No.18, 237, Methukummal Village, Methukummal Post, Kanyakumari District. (WP.11394/2004) To issue a writ of certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records in proceedings D.Dis.P & E 1(3)/2329/2004 dated 27.2.2004 of the second respondent and quash the same and direct the first respondent to renew L3 licence No.12/95-96 of the petition. (WP.11842/2004) To issue a writ of mandamus, directing respondents 1 and 2 to take all action on the first petitioner lawyer's notice dated 27.2.2004 issued to them including by stopping the 3rd respondent's illegal manufacture and sale of “Madhukkashayam” on the premises bearing Door.No.4/221 A, Punayakkonam, Oorambu, Kollencode P.O., Kanyakumari District registering criminal cases for the manufacture and sale of the same by him, investigating the same and taking all further and other actions in the same according to law (WP.11933/04) To issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the records of the proceedings in M.U.Mu.Ka.No.(1)(3)/41473/2002 dated 3.12.2002 on the file of the 2nd respondent quash the said order and direct the 2nd respondent to entertain the appeal and dispose of the appeal on merits (WP.12565/2004) To issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the records of proceedings D.DIS.P & E 1(3)/33601/2002 DATED 24.12.2003 on the file of the 2nd respondent, quash the same and direct the respondents to renew the licence in form L2 under Medical and Toilet preparation Excise Duties Act 1955 for the petitioner business under the Trade Name M/S.Sree Anjanaya Pharmacy at No.36-1-117 A, Irullappapuram, Nagercoil-2, Kanyakumari District.(WP.12566/04) To issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus calling for the records of the proceedings in D.Dis.P & E I (3)/9606/2002, D.Dis.P & E 1(3)/ 28057/2002 dated 20.2.2004 dated 20.2.2004 on the file of the 1st respondent quash the same and direct the respondents to grant L2 License https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ under medicinal and toilet preparations (Excise duty) Act and Rules 1955 for the business carried by the petitioner under the name M/S.Anirutham Ayurveda Pharmacy at No.14/4, 144-145, College Road, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District (WP.16857/2004)and M/S.Vijay Ayurvedic Pharmacy at 29/4/74, Thanjaikarukudi Iruppu, Agasteeswaram PO, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. (WP.16943/2004) respectively. To issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to issue the license in Form 2 under Medicinal and Toilet preparations Excise Duty Act, 1955 for the business carried by the petitioner under the name of Prithile Ayurveda Pharmacy at No.5/89-C,Periakulam,Manungoor Post, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District on consideration of may application dated 27.2.2003 (WP.16942/2004) To issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus, to call for the records of the first respondent relating to his order dated 16.5.2005 in D.Dis. P & E 1(3)/4143/94 and D.Dis.E 1(3)/41544/2004 and quash the said order of the first respondent, directing the respondents to restore to the petitioner in L2 License No.1/80-81 and License No.8/68-69 duly reviewing it and pass such other or further order of this Honourable Court (WP.40301 and 40316 of 2005) Mr.V.Selvaraj, for Appellants in WA Nos.2943 and 2944/01 & for petitioners in WPs.21048 of 2002 and WPSR No.107970