P.Jothikumar, v. The Municipal Commissioner,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09.06.2023 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.SANJAY V.GANGAPURWALA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.D.AUDIKESAVALU P.Jothikumar ..

Petitioner Vs.

1. The Municipal Commissioner Tambaram Municipality West Tambaram, Chennai 600 045.

2. The Commissioner of Police Office of Commissioner of Police Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

3. The Asst. Commissioner of Police Selaiyur, Chennai 600 073.

4. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic Butt Road, St. Thomas Mount Chennai 600 016.

5. The Inspector of Police Selaiyur Police Station Selaiyur, Chennai.

6. The Inspector of Police Tambaram Traffic, Tambaram.

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Respondents

Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to ensure the safety and security of the residents of Subramania Diva Street, East Tambaram and the General public, who are using the pathway in the service road in East Tambaram of bridge connecting Velachery main road with G.S.T. Road between Madras Christian College abetting Bharatham Stores, Naveen Studio, Metro Juice Corner, Axis Bank ATM, Esait Briyani Centre and Tea Stall and restore the pathway for its exclusive use and take action against the antisocial elements occupying the pathway.

For the Petitioner : Mr.R.Sankarakutralingam For the Respondents : Mr.P.Srinivas for Respondent-1 Mr.P.Muthukumar State Government Pleader Assisted by Mrs.R.Anitha Special Government Pleader for Respondents 2 to 6

ORDER

(Made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Heard Mr.R.Sankarakutralingam, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.P.Srinivas, learned counsel for the first respondent and

Mr.P.Muthukumar, learned State Government Pleader, assisted by Mrs.R.Anitha, learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents 2 to 6.

2. A status report is filed stating that encroachment is removed and fine is collected.

3. The purpose of writ petition has been served. The writ petition is disposed of. There will be no order as to costs. (S.V.G., CJ.) (P.D.A., J.) 09.06.2023 Index :

Yes/No :

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To

1. The Municipal Commissioner Tambaram Municipality West Tambaram, Chennai 600 045.

2. The Commissioner of Police Office of Commissioner of Police Egmore Chennai 600 008.

3. The Asst. Commissioner of Police Selaiyur Chennai 600 073.

4. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic Butt Road, St. Thomas Mount Chennai 600 016.

5. The Inspector of Police Selaiyur Police Station Selaiyur, Chennai.

6. The Inspector of Police Tambaram Traffic, Tambaram.

THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND P.D.AUDIKESAVALU, J.

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