P.Velankanni v. The Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN AND THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE N. MALA Writ Petition No. 23537 of 2026 and W.M.P.No. 25513 of 2026 P.Velankanni ..Petitioner Vs

1. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings, Chennai -600 003.

2. The Regional Deputy Commissioner (North), Greater Chennai Corporation, Regional Office -North, No.61, Basin Bridge Road, Chennai -600 021.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tondiarpet, Tondiarpet Taluk, Chennai.

4. The Tahsildhar Tondiarpet Taluk, Chennai.

5. S.S.Sukumar ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to consider

the petitioner's Reply dated 10.06.2026 and pass orders on the same and till such time not to take any coercive action in respect of the building No.22/24/ 11, C.B Road, Moolakothalam, Chennai -600 021. For Petitioner:

Mr.A.Ilayaperumal For Respondents:

Mr.A.C.Manibharathi Standing Counsel For R1 and R2 Mr.B.Sivakollapan Government Advocate For R3 and R4

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by Dr.G.Jayachandran J.) Pursuant to the order passed by this Court in W.P.No.5266 of 2026 dated 20.02.2026, the Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation has caused notice to the petitioner herein on 03.06.2026 under Section 128(1)(b) of the Tamil Nadu Urban and Local Bodies Act, 1998, calling upon the petitioner to show cause why the encroachment blocking the road should not be removed within 15 days. Within the 15 day period granted under the said notice, the petitioner submitted their reply on 10.06.2026. 2.

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the second respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's reply, and until then, no coercive action should be taken.

3.

The learned counsel appearing for the 2nd respondent, on instructions, submitted that the petitioner's reply is under active consideration and appropriate orders will be passed thereon, preferably within a week. 4.

Recording the said submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs. (Dr.G.J.,J.) (N.M.,J.) 19-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rpl To 1.The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings, Chennai -600 003.

2.The Regional Deputy Commissioner (North), Greater Chennai Corporation, Regional Office -North, No.61, Basin Bridge Road, Chennai -600 021.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tondiarpet, Tondiarpet Taluk, Chennai.

4.The Tahsildhar Tondiarpet Taluk, Chennai.

DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN J.

and N.MALA J.

rpl Writ Petition No. 23537 of 2026 and W.M.P.No. 25513 of 2026 19-06-2026