G. Christopher v. The Assistant Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.03.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH G.Christopher : Petitioner Vs.

1. The Assistant Commissioner, Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Zone III (Central), Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

2. The Senior Engineer, Office of the Senior Engineer, Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

3. The Assistant Engineer, Office of the Assistant Engineer (Ward No.58), Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

4. The Assistant Executive Engineer (Planning), Office of the Assistant Executive Engineer, Zone III (Central), Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

5. The Deputy Director, Southern Region, 1/5

Fire and Rescue Services Department, Melaveli Street, Madurai - 625 001.

6. The Inspector of Police (Law and Order), Karimedu Police Station, West Ponnagaram Main Road, Madurai - 625 016.

: Respondents P RAYER:

Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to monitor and ensure adequate measures during the demolition of building scheduled on 27.03.2025 at D.No.69A, 69B - Mela Ponnagaram, 6th Street, Madurai - 625 016 in accordance with law. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Nabira Safrin For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan Addl. Govt. Pleader for R5 Mr.K.Gnanasekaran Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for R6 Mr.K.Sivabalan for R1 to R4

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the to the respondents to monitor and ensure the implementation of adequate measures during the demolition of the building scheduled on 27.03.2025 at D.No. 69A, 69B - Mela Ponnagaram, 6th Street, Madurai - 625 016, in accordance with the law.

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2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Standing Counsel, appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 to 4, submitted that the petitioner has decided to demolish his own building. The Corporation officials will be present at the time of the demolition, however, it is the responsibility of the petitioner to take all necessary precautionary safety measures during the demolition process. The Corporation will ensure that the demolition is done in accordance with the law, however the petitioner will hold the responsibility of keeping the premises and nearby area safe and secure. The aforesaid submission has not been refuted by the learned counsel for the petitioner.

4. Recording the above submission, the writ petition stands closed. No costs.

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To

1. The Assistant Commissioner, Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Zone III (Central), Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

2. The Senior Engineer, Office of the Senior Engineer, Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

3. The Assistant Engineer, Office of the Assistant Engineer (Ward No.58), Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

4. The Assistant Executive Engineer (Planning), Office of the Assistant Executive Engineer, Zone III (Central), Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

5. The Deputy Director, Southern Region, Fire and Rescue Services Department, Melaveli Street, Madurai - 625 001.

6. The Inspector of Police (Law and Order), Karimedu Police Station, West Ponnagaram Main Road, Madurai - 625 016.

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VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J.

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