P.Bhaskar v. The Commissioner
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 30.01.2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN P.Bhaskar : Petitioner versus 1.The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai 2.The Commissioner, HR & CE Department Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai 34 3.The Executive Officer, Arulmighu Sri Karpagambal Samedha Sri Kailasanatha Temple, Vanagaram, Chennai : Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent No.1 namely the Commissioner, Grater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings, (If necessary to do Physical measurement) to remove the Encroachment appurtenant to Arulmighu Sri Kailasanatha Temple, Vangaram, Chennai in accordance with law within a reasonable time frame based upon the petitioner's representation dated 16.09.2025.
For Petitioner :
Mr.B.Jagannath
For Respondents :
Mr.S.Ravichandran, Additional Government Pleader, HR & CE, for respondents 2 and 3 Ms.S.Vanitha Joice Rani, Standing Counsel, for the first respondent
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Allegation made in the petition that there are encroachments around the temple on temple lands is not supported by any specific pleading or material. Therefore, on such vague pleading, we are not inclined to pass any order. It will, however, be open for the petitioner to satisfy the authorities if there is any encroachment. The petition stands dismissed. There will be no order as to costs. (MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 30.01.2026 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No tar
To 1.The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai 2.The Commissioner, HR & CE Department Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai 34 3.The Executive Officer, Arulmighu Sri Karpagambal Samedha Sri Kailasanatha Temple, Vanagaram, Chennai
THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN , J.
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