K.Sampath v. The Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 30.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR K.Sampath S/o.Kannaiah, No.3/2, Gangai Amman Colony, 2nd Street, Vadapalani, Chennai-600 026.

... Petitioner vs.

1. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Ribbon Building, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai-600 003.

2. The Deputy Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Central Regional Office, New No.36B, Old No.12B, Pulla Avenue, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai-600 030.

3. The Zonal Officer Greater Chennai Corporation, Zone-10, No.117, N.S.K. Salai, Kodambakkam, Chennai-600 024.

4. The Executive Engineer Greater Chennai Corporation, Zone-10, No.117, N.S.K. Salai, Kodambakkam, Chennai-600 024.

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5. Greenwhich Constructions Rep. By Its Proprietor, 15, Leith Castle Street, Mandavellipakkam, Foreshore Estate, Chennai-600 028.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 herein to inspect the apartment building being build at No.1, Gangai Amman Colony 2nd street, Vadapalani, Chennai-600 026 by the 5th respondent to ensure that no casualties occur due to the falling of construction materials from the apartment building by considering the petitioners representation dated 06.11.2024.

For Petitioner :

Mr.Balasaileshwar for Mr.R.Jayaprakash For Respondents :

Ms.S.Vanitha Joice Rani Standing Counsel, for R1 to R4 R5 - No appearance *****

O R D E R

Mr.Balasaileshwar, learned counsel representing the counsel on record for the petitioner submits that in view of the subsequent developments, the relief sought for in this writ petition has become infructuous. He has also made an endorsement in the case bundle to that effect.

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In view of the above submission and endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the Writ Petition stands dismissed as infructuous. There shall be no order as to costs. 30.06.2026 Speaking / Non-speaking order Index : Yes / No mk To

1. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Ribbon Building, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai-600 003.

2. The Deputy Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Central Regional Office, New No.36B, Old No.12B, Pulla Avenue, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai-600 030.

3. The Zonal Officer Greater Chennai Corporation, Zone-10, No.117, N.S.K. Salai, Kodambakkam, Chennai-600 024.

4. The Executive Engineer Greater Chennai Corporation, Zone-10, No.117, N.S.K. Salai, Kodambakkam, Chennai-600 024.

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