Vijaya v. The Commissioner

ORDER (Order of the Court was made by P.Velmurugan J.) This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 24.04.2026 on merits and in accordance with law, and to take immediate action including inspection, issuance of de-occupation notice, lock and seal of the premises and demolition of unauthorised construction at Door No. 6, 6th Street, Ramakrishnapuram, Mylapore, Chennai-04, put up by the 3 to 5th respondents, within a time bound period.

¶2Mr. D.B.R. Prabhu, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for R1 and R2.

¶3Heard and perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 5

¶4It is seen that the mother of the petitioner had filed a suit against the husband of the 3rd respondent herein/father of the 4th and 5th respondents herein, for declaration and permanent injunction and the same was decreed and also confirmed by the appellate Court. Now, in order to prevent further unauthorised construction by the private respondents herein and for recovery of possession, the present petition has been filed seeking a direction to the official respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner.

¶5Since it is a case of landlord and tenant dispute, this Writ Petition is not maintainable.

¶6Hence, this Writ Petition is dismissed. No costs.

¶7However, the petitioner is at liberty to work out her remedy in the manner known to law before the competent Court. (P.V.,J.) (K.G.T.,J.) 07-07-2026 KSA-2 Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Commissioner Greater Chennai corporation, Ripon Building, EVR Salai, Chennai 03

¶2The Zonal officer Zone IX (Mylapore), Greater Chennai corporation, Ripon Building, EVR Salai, Chennai 03

¶3The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras WPoNo.o25669oofo2026 P.VELMURUGAN,oJ. AND K.GOVINDARAJANoTHILAKAVADI,oJ. KSA-2 WPoNo.o25669oofo2026 07-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE P. VELMURUGAN AND THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE K. GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI Vijaya D/o. Late. Rukmanibai, W/o. Balan, No.5 Ramakrishnapuram, 1st Street, Mylapore, Chennai 04 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, EVR Salai, Chennai 03 2. The Zonal officer Zone IX (Mylapore), Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, EVR Salai, Chennai 03 3. Pitchai W/o. Late. Narayanasamy, 4. Manju D/o. Late. Narayanasamy 5. Ammu D/o. Late. Narayanasamy (Respondents 3 to 5 residing at Door No. 6, 6th Street, Ramakrishnapuram, Mylapore, Chennai 04) ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 5 Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 24.04.2026 on merits and in accordance with law, and to take immediate action including inspection, issuance of de-occupation notice, lock and seal of the premises and demolition of unauthorised construction at Door No. 6, 6th Street, Ramakrishnapuram, Mylapore, Chennai-04, put up by the 3 to 5th respondents, within a time bound period. For Petitioner(s): Mr. B.Hari Krishnan For Respondent(s): Mr. D.B.R. Prabhu, Standing Counsel for R1 and R2