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Madras High CourtWP/4943/2026disposed of

Muthuambikai v. The District Collector

2026-02-16Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Muthuambikai W/o.Ragavan, No.4/22, Swamnathan Nagar, 9th Main Road, 2nd Cross Street, Kottivakkam, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District collector o/o.District collector, Chennai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer o/o.Revenue Divisional Officer, Guindy division, Chennai District.

3. The Thasildhar o/o.Solinganallur Thasildhar Office, Solingallanur Taluk, Chennai District.

4. The Deputy Commissioner of Police o/o.Deputy commissioner of Police, Adaiyar division, Chennai.

5. The Head Master Government Aadidravidar High Road, Kottivakkam, Palavakkam Village, Chennai District.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to remove

the bust sculpture of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar in Survey No.119, situated at No.4/22, Swaminathan Nagar, 9th Main Road, 2nd Cross Street, Ottivakkam, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai in pursuant of petitioner representation dated 09.12.2025.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.P.Muthamizhselvakumar For Respondent(s):

Mr.D.Gopal, Government Advocate for R1 to R3 and R5 Mr.L.Baskaran, Government Advocate For R4

ORDER

The petition has been filed to direct the respondents to remove the bust sculpture of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar in Survey No.119, situated at No.4/22, Swaminathan Nagar, 9th Main Road, 2nd Cross Street, Ottivakkam, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai in pursuant of petitioner representation dated 09.12.2025.

2.

Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the records. 3.

Considering the limited relief now sought for by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.12.2025, taking into note the fact that originally the bust sculpture was situate within the school campus, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders, within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt

of a copy of this order.

Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 16-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa To 1.The District collector o/o.District collector, Chennai District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer o/o.Revenue Divisional Officer, Guindy division, Chennai District.

3.The Thasildhar o/o.Solinganallur Thasildhar Office, Solingallanur Taluk, Chennai District.

4.The Deputy Commissioner of Police o/o.Deputy commissioner of Police, Adaiyar division, Chennai.

5.The Head Master Government Aadidravidar High Road, Kottivakkam, Palavakkam Village, Chennai District.

P.T.ASHA, J.

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