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B.Sumathi v. The Commissioner

2026-03-05Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY and W.M.P.No.14747 of 2024 B.Sumathi ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai, Representing the Assistant Engineer, Division 171, R.A. Puram, Chennai 600 028.

2. The Inspector of Police, E.4 Police Station (L&O), Abiramapuram, Chennai 600 028.

3. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai.600 005.

(R3-suo motu impleaded as per order dated 05.06.2024 in WP.13599/2024 By VBSJ) ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the 1st respondent interfering with and the subordinate from petitioner's flower shop from the portion of the Plot No.404, KVB Garden, R.S.Puram, Chennai 600 028 till the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, (Slum Clearance Board). For Petitioner(s) :

Mr.N.Kathiravan For Respondent(s) :

Mr.E.C.Ramesh, SC for R1 Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal, GA (Crl.side) for R2 M/s.K.Indumathy Venkatesh for R3

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.01.2024.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given a representation dated 18.01.2024 to forbear the first respondent and their subordinate from interfering with the petitioner's flower shop in plot No.404, KVB Garden, R.A.Puram, Chennai - 600 028. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the first respondent, as on date. Hence, this petition.

3. In reply, learned standing counsel for the first respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 18.01.2024 will be disposed of by the first respondent within a period of 6 weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

5. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's

representation dated 18.01.2024, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No cost. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 05-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To:

1. The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai, Representing The Assistant Engineer, Division 171, R.A.Puram, Chennai 600 028.

2. The Inspector of Police, E.4 Police Station (L and O), Abiramapuram, Chennai 600 028.

3. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai - 600 005.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM 05-03-2026