Madras High Court dismisses challenge to Tamil Nadu government’s decision to close down 717 liquor shops
The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Tamil Nadu government's decision to close 717 liquor shops near educational institutions and places of worship. The court deemed the government's decision a positive step towards complete prohibition. The petitioners, who leased properties for the shops, argued that the closure violated existing distance regulations, but the court upheld the government's policy.
- ▪The Madras High Court dismissed a writ petition against the closure of 717 liquor shops in Tamil Nadu.
- ▪The court supported the government's decision as a step towards complete prohibition.
- ▪The petitioners claimed the closure violated existing distance regulations for liquor shops.
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The Madras High Court on Wednesday dismissed a writ petition filed by two individuals challenging a decision taken by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on May 12, 2026 to close down 717 Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) retail liquor shops located within a distance of 500 metres from educational institutions, places of worship and bus stops.Justice G.R. Swaminathan observed that it was a “good decision” and refused to interfere with it at the instance of two landlords who had given their properties on lease for running two of those shops.
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