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Mr.S.M.Jalal Khan v. The Commissioner

DISPOSED OF WITH DIRECTION
Court
High Court of Madras
Decided
2 June 2026
Bench
M.Dhandapaniauthor
Case no.
WP 18223/2026

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Judgment

Order This Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus directing the respondents not to construct any lower shed, additional structures, advertisement boards, etc., in pursuant to the representation dated 07.04.2026.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that a Bus Stand is now being constructed in front of the petitioner's building and some other buildings in such a way causing hindrance, disturbance and loss to the petitioner and other building owners. The further grievance of the petitioner is that there is no proper parking facility because of the pole structure erupted by the Chennai Corporation for the bus stand and that there is no proper way / ramp provided for the vehicles to come into the property. In this regard, the petitioner has submitted a representation to the respondents on 07.04.2026 and since no action was taken, the petitioner has filed the instant writ petition.

¶3Heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the materials. Page3 of 5

¶4Considering the limited scope of prayer, this Court, without expressing anything on merits, directs the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.04.2026 and after affording opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and other necessary parties, shall pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy oft his order.

¶5This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above directions. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Sk To

¶1The Commissioner Greater chennai corporation, Rippon Building, Poonamalle High Road, Chennai - 600 003.

¶2The Chairman Cum Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai Limited), No.2, pallavan salai, chennai - 600 002.

¶3The Chief Engineer Integrated Chief Engineers Office Complex, Highways Department, HRS Campus, 76, sardar patel road, little mount, guindy, chennai - 600025. Page4 of 5

¶4The Superintending Engineer (H), Construction and maintenance, No.299, anna salai, teynampet, chennai - 600 006.

¶5The Zonal Officer Greater Corporation of Chennai, (zone-XIII), No.115, DR.Muthulakshmi Salai, adyar, chennai - 600020, near lattice bridge (LB) Road. WPoNo.o18223oofo2026 M.DHANDAPANIoJ. Sk WPoNo.o18223oofo2026 AND WMPoNO.o19573oOFo2026 02-06-2026 Page5oofo5

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Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI AND WMP NO. 19573 OF 2026 Mr.S.M.Jalal Khan S/o.MR.Syed Hussain, New No.15, Old No.3, Sterling Avenue, nungambakkam, chennai - 600 034. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner Greater chennai corporation, Rippon Building, Poonamalle High Road, Chennai - 600 003. 2. The Chairman Cum Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai Limited), No.2, pallavan salai, chennai - 600 002. 3. The Chief Engineer Integrated Chief Engineers Office Complex, Highways Department, HRS Campus, 76, sardar patel road, little mount, guindy, chennai - 600025. 4. The Superintending Engineer (H), Construction and maintenance, No.299, anna salai, teynampet, chennai - 600 006. 5. The Zonal Officer Greater Corporation of Chennai, (zone-XIII), No.115, DR.Muthulakshmi Salai, adyar, chennai - 600020, near lattice bridge (LB) Road. ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents not to construct any lower shed, additional structures, advertisement boards etc in pursuant to the representation dated 07.04.2026. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): K.Mahalingam For Respondent(s): Ms.Aswini Devi for R1 and R5 Mr.M.Sivavardhanan, Government Advocate for R2 to R4

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