T.Ben Robert v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 22.04.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER and W.M.P.No.11 of 2024 T.Ben Robert S/o.Theodar Robert ... Petitioner vs.

1.

The District Collector Tiruvannamalai District Tiruvannamalai - 606 601.

2.

The Commissioner Tiruvannamalai Municipality Tiruvannamalai - 606 601 Tiruvannamalai District.

3.

The Tahsildar Tiruvannamalai Taluk Tiruvannamalai - 606 601 Tiruvannamalai District.

4.

G.Perumal S/o.Gopal 5.

T.Sekar Page Nos.1/4

S/o.Thaandavarayan 6.

P.Kumudha W/o.Panneer ... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st to 3rd respondents herein to remove the encraochments made by the street vendors / hawkers including the 4th to 6th respondents herein in "Theradi Street" situated at Tiruvannamalai Town, Tiruvannamalai Taluk and Tiruvannamalai District, pursuant to the direction issued by the 1st respondent in his proceedings O.Mu.No.A2/1504118/2023, dated 16.11.2023.

For Petitioner :

Mr.J.Selvarajan For Respondents :

Mr.T.Arunkumar Additional Government Pleader for R1 and R3 Mr.P.Srinivas Standing Counsel, for R2 No appearance - for R4 to R6 *****

O R D E R

[Made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.,] With reference to the relief sought for in the present writ petition to remove the encroachments made by the street vendors / hawkers, including the respondents 4 and 6 in Theradi Street, Tiruvannamalai Town, Tiruvannamalai District, the learned Standing Counsel for the Page Nos.2/4

Tiruvannamalai City would submit that these hawkers / street vendors have not caused any obstruction to the traders occupying shops in that locality. The subject street has been permitted for vending by hawkers.

2. However, the learned Standing Counsel would submit that if any obstruction is caused to the traders occupying permanent buildings, such obstruction will be removed on receipt of a complaint from such traders.

3. It is made clear that the street vendors / hawkers may be permitted to do their business without causing any obstruction to the traders who are in occupation of permanent buildings. The Commissioner, Tiruvannamalai City Municipal, shall ensure that the street vendors / hawkers are not causing any obstruction to the traders in that locality.

4. With these observations, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. (S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.) 22.04.2026 Index : Yes Speaking order / Non-speaking order mk Page Nos.3/4

S. M. SUBRAMANIAM, J., and K. SURENDER, J., mk To 1.

The District Collector Tiruvannamalai District Tiruvannamalai - 606 601.

2.

The Commissioner Tiruvannamalai Municipality Tiruvannamalai - 606 601 Tiruvannamalai District.

3.

The Tahsildar Tiruvannamalai Taluk Tiruvannamalai - 606 601 Tiruvannamalai District.

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