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E.Kamaraj v. The Commissioner

2026-03-13Honourable Mr Justice S. M. Subramaniam,Honourable Mr.Justice K. Surender4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 13-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER and WMP Nos. 32614 & 32615 of 2022

1. E.Kamaraj S/o. Elumalai, Door No. 38, Periyar Street,

2. E.Kavitha D/o. Elumalai, Door No. 38, Periyar Street,

3. Velu S/o. Elumalai, Door No. 38, Periyar Street, ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Commissioner Greater Chennai corporation, Ripon Building, Chennai.

2. Regional Deputy Commissioner (Central) Greater Chennai corporation Zonal office VII, Ripon Building, Chennai

3. The Executive engineer (VII) Greater Chennai corporation Zonal office VII,

4. Asst. Executive Engineer (Unit 19) Greater Chennai corporation Zonal office VII,

5. The Zonal officer VII ..Respondent(s) To call for records pertaining to the Notice dated 21.10.2022 issued by the 2nd to 5th respondents vide Z.O. No. VII C.No / 3528/ 2022 under Section 220 R/w, 222 of CCMC Act 1919 for evict the petitioner from the house property and quash the same.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.B.Madheswaran for Mr.I.Arockia Selvaraj For Respondent(s):

Mr. Arun Babu, Standing Counsel for Corporation for R1 to R5 Order (Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Notice issued under Section 220 read with 222 of Chennai City Municipal Corporation Act, 1919, dated 22.11.2022, is under challenge in the present writ proceedings.

2. A show cause notice issued would provide no cause for institution of writ proceedings. The authorities have issued notice calling upon the petitioners to remove the encroachments within fifteen days. Either the petitioners have to remove the same or in alternate, submit a representation along with documents, if any, to defend their case. However, no writ would lie. Thus, the petitioners are at liberty to submit their explanation, if any, to the respondents within a period of ten days from today. In the event of receipt of any representation, the same may be considered by the authorities and a final

decision is to be taken for removal of encroachments, if any identified. The entire exercise is directed to be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, W.M.P.No.32615 of 2022 is closed and W.M.P.No.32614 of 2022 is ordered on payment of separate court fee.

(S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.) 13-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VSI To

1. The Commissioner Greater Chennai corporation, Ripon Building, Chennai

2. Regional Deputy Commissioner (Central) Greater Chennai corporation Zonal office VII, Ripon Building, Chennai

3. The Executive engineer (VII) Greater Chennai corporation Zonal office VII,

4. Asst. Executive Engineer (Unit 19) Greater Chennai corporation Zonal office VII,

5. The Zonal officer VII

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J.

AND K.SURENDER J.

VSI and WMP No. 32614 & 32615 of 2022 13-03-2026