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Madras High CourtWP/42658/2016disposed of

R.Rajavelavan, v. The Commissioner

2024-09-05Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05.09.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.42658 of 2016 and WMP.No.36577 of 2016 R.Rajavelavan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Cuddalore Muncipality, Cuddalore 2.The Assistant Engineer, Town Planning, Cuddalore 3.Valli ... Respondents PRAYER:

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to restore the demolished ramp, drain cover necessary for access and steps in front of the premises of the petitioner in Door No.19, Main Road, Pudupalayam, Cuddalore forthwith and also direct the respondents to pay Rs.1 lakh as monetary compensation for the illegal act of the removal. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Suresh 1/4

For Respondents For R1 & 2 : Mr.V.Manoharan, Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for direction to the respondents to restore the demolished ramp, drain cover necessary for access and steps in front of the premises of the petitioner in Door No.19, Main Road, Pudupalayam, Cuddalore forthwith and also to direct the respondents to pay Rs.1 lakh as monetary compensation for the illegal act of the removal.

2.

Though the petitioner seeks for direction to the respondents to restore the demolished ramp, drain cover necessary for access and steps in front of his premises, the representation of the petitioner cannot be considered after a period of eight years. However, the petitioner is at liberty to submit fresh representation on fresh cause of action and on receipt of the same, the second respondent is directed to consider the same on merits and in accordance with law.

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3.

With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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