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M/S.Srinivasa Publicity v. The Commissioner

2026-02-04Honourable The Chief Justice,Honourable Mr.Justice G.Arul Murugan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04.02.2026 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN M/s. Srinivasa Publicity Rep. by its Proprietor Mr.K.V.Sukumar Having its office at Aishwarya Apartnnents 36, 4th Sea Ward Road Valmiki Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur Chennai - 60004.

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Petitioner Vs.

1. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings Chennai - 600003.

2. The City Revenue Officer Greater Chennai Corporation Rippon Buildings Chennai - 600003.

3. The Deputy Commissioner Revenue & Finance Greater Chennai Corporation Rippon Buildings Chennai - 600003.

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Respondents

Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Mandamus by directing the Respondents to adjust the license fee of Rs.5,18,400/- paid by the Petitioner for the Licensed Hoarding bearing License No. 51/2024-25(P.H), erected at New No.642, Old No.487, Anna Salai, Teynampet (Nandanam), Chennai - 600035 for the license year 2025-26 (2nd year) towards the license fee of any other Licensed Hoarding erected by the Petitioner, based on the Petitioner's representations dated 18.08.2025, 03.09.2025, 18.11.2025 and 18.12.2025 within a specified time frame fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Rajendra Kumar For Mr.S.I.Sharukumar For Respondents :

Mr.D.B.R.Prabhu Standing Counsel

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Petitioner is seeking a direction to respondents for consideration of its application for adjustment of license fee.

2. The prayer of petitioner cannot be considered, as, there is

no subsisting right to seek adjustment or withdrawal of license fee under the Scheme of the Act.

3. Petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. (MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J) 04.02.2026 Index :

Yes/No Yes/No kpl To

1. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings Chennai - 600003.

2. The City Revenue Officer Greater Chennai Corporation Rippon Buildings Chennai - 600003.

3. The Deputy Commissioner Revenue & Finance Greater Chennai Corporation Rippon Buildings Chennai - 600003.

THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN,J.

(kpl) 04.02.2026