S. Praveen Kumar v. The Commisioner

ORDER (Order of the Court was made by S.Sounthar J.) Writ Petition has been instituted seeking direction to the Respondents to forthwith remove all encroachments on the pavements and roadside of Moores Road, Zone No. 9, Ward no 111, Nungambakkam, Chennai, including the permanent / semi - permanent bunk shops / carts, unauthorised parking of Vehicles and garbage dumping and restore the footpaths and road to its original condition for the free and safe use of the petitioner.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that petitioner is a frequent user of Moores Road, Zone No. 9, Ward No. 111, Nungambakkam, Chennai, for his work. It is the grievance of the petitioner that the pavements/footpaths and both sides of Moores Road have been illegally encroached upon by permanent and semi-permanent structures, bunk shops, carts, unauthorized parking of vehicles, and dumping of garbage and waste materials. The petitioner states that he submitted a detailed representation to the respondent Corporation and also lodged an online complaint with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Cell under the caption "Removal of Shops in the Footpath". However, no action has been taken so far. Page3 of 5

¶3Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that petitioner submitted an online complaint bearing ID.No.2026-782LFT in the portal of Greater Chennai Corporation.

¶4Ms.K.Aswini Devi, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the respondents and would submit that inspection will be conducted and action will be taken.

¶5In view of the above submission, 3rd respondent is directed to consider the complaint of the petitioner dated 28.02.2026 and pass final orders within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, are closed. (S.S.,J.) (P.B.B.,J.) 07-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GD Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Commisioner Greater chennai Corproation, Ripon Building, Poonamallee high Raod, Chennai 600 003

¶2The Zonal officer Zone -9 Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai

¶3The Assistant Engineer Division -111 Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai WPoNo.o18532oofo2026 S.SOUNTHAR,oJ. AND P.B.BALAJI,oJ. GD WPoNo.o18532oofo2026 07-05-2026 oo Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S. SOUNTHAR AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.B. BALAJI S. Praveen Kumar ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commisioner Greater chennai Corproation, Ripon Building, Poonamallee high Raod, Chennai 600 003 2. The Zonal officer Zone -9 Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai 3. The Assistant Engineer Division -111 Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of mandamus for directing the Respondents herein to forthwith remove all encroachments on the pavements and roadside of Moores Road, Zone No. 9, Ward no 111, Nungambakkam, chennai, including the permanent / semi - permanent bunk shops / carts, unauthorised parking of Vehicles and garbage dumping and resotre the footpaths and road to its original condition for the free and safe use of the petitioner. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr. R. Sriram For Respondent(s): Ms.K.Aswini Devi Standing Counsel