Tamil Nadu government’s failure to comply with HC order results in closure of Tasmac shops by Sekar Reporter · May 9, 2020 Lockdown|Tamil Nadu Coronavirus Helpline Number|Chennai CITI Bank IFSC Code|Chennai Axis Bank IFSC Code|SBI Chennai IFSC CodeTOIOPEN APPMORE FROM TOITop NewsMask IndiaCovid-19 UpdatesCITYTamil Nadu government’s failure to comply with HC order results in closure of Tasmac shopsTNN | Updated: May 9, 2020, 09:27 ISTTNNA queue to buy liquor from a Tasmac outlet in Kadambattur, Tiruvallur district, on ThursdayGet Notifications on latest Chennai NewsCHENNAI: Flouting court orders might be a norm for the Tamil Nadu government, but this time, it has led to closure of its cash-cow – the Tasmac – by the Madras high court.Only on May 7, the government reopened liquor shops across the state after over 40 days. But within two days, the high court has ordered the state to shut the shops immediately till the lockdown is lifted in view of serious violation of conditions imposed by the court.READ MORE FROM TOI+It is unclear if recovered Covid-19 patients develop long-term immunity. A look at what is known about immunity to the novel coronavirusUS’s CDC says without symptoms quarantine, can be shorter, no need for repeat testsThough the court refused to stay reopening of the shops on May 6 based on the settled law that courts cannot interfere in policy decisions of the government, it has been now compelled to pass the closure order since the state failed to follow the conditions imposed, particularly the social distancing norms, lawyers who moved the court against the reopening said.“The primary concern of the court was the failure to implement social distancing. Based on media reports and evidence produced by us the HC came to the conclusion that the state has failed to follow the conditions for permitting sale of liquor during the lockdown,” advocate G Rajesh, one among the petitioners, said.According to S Prabhu, of Coimbatore, when he visited a Tasmac shop near Shanthi Gears in the city, he saw no conditions as reported in the media were followed. “They did not demand my Aadhaar or any identity proof. I was given a token. I got two full bottles of liquor. No rationing was followed,” he said.However, G Mani, of Karur, said Aadhaar was demanded to get token. Rationing was followed as almost all shops were crowded but social distancing was thrown to the wind. “The salesman at the counter noted down my Aadhaar number but I was clueless how it would help them to stop me buying more liquor within the three-day period, he added.Both admitted that bills were not provided for their purchase which was usual even during normal days.Responding to queries from TOI, a Tasmac source said, “Aadhaar card numbers of customers were registered in a separate book on Thursday. This was meant to write card numbers on each receipt that was supposed to be submitted to the court as a proof of maintaining the cap of selling only one full (750ml) or four 180ml bottles to each individual.” However, many customers did not get receipts for their purchase, the source added.Though the Tasmac stressed 50 circles and barricades before 200ft of every shop were there to maintain social distancing, queues snaked beyond 1km in several places with individuals standing in close quarters. Many were seen without masks.When contacted, Tasmac officials refused to comment.
sekarreporter1: https://twitter.com/sekarreporter1/status/1627680135574085633?t=9W0nt-grAAaCesZVA0V8TQ&s=08 [2/20, 20:13] sekarreporter1: [2/20, 17:56] sekarreporter1: *GLIMPSE OF A LATEST VERDICT* *V.Kumaravelan Vs. The Commissioner* W.P.No.41178 of 2002 Dated: 14.02.2023 February 20, 2023 by Sekar Reporter · Published February 20, 2023
https://x.com/sekarreporter1/status/1723890208192831791?t=q0VKq9Gg-yqk0jrC87fuow&s=08 Therefore, this Court finds no ground to quash the proceeding and the present petition cannot be sustained and liable to be dismissed. 8. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 08.11.2023 Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order rts To 1. The Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (Economic offences-II), Egmore, Chennai. 2. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle -1(2), Investigation Wing, Room No.311, No.46, M.G.Road, Chennai – 600 034. 3. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai. G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, rts ORDER IN Crl.O.P.No.18477 of 2021 and Crl.M.P.No.10136 of 2021 08.11.2023 November 13, 2023 by Sekar Reporter · Published November 13, 2023