Dr.Srivarshini v. Commissioner of Municipal Administration

ORDER The petitioner has approached this Court seeking a direction to relocate the bus stop situated in front of the petitioner's properties at Kundrathur Main Road, Porur, Chennai-600 116.

¶2The petitioner states that the plots have a frontage of 30 feet each on the road, which provides access to the plots. According to the petitioner, the 3rd respondent has erected a bus stop in front of the petitioner's properties, thereby obstructing access to the properties. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a Page3 of 6 representation dated 30.03.2024 to the 1st respondent requesting that the bus stop be relocated.

¶3By order dated 31.07.2026, this Court directed respondents 1 to 4 to ascertain whether any alternative location was available for relocating the existing bus stop. Pursuant to the said order, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the Corporation placed on record the communication dated

11.08.2026 addressed to the petitioner, stating that steps would be taken to relocate the bus stop after obtaining the concurrence of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited.

¶4The 4th respondent, by communication dated 19.08.2026 addressed to the Greater Chennai Corporation, has stated that an alternative location has been identified in a vacant private plot situated about 180 metres from the existing bus stop, in the same direction. It is further stated that, if the Greater Chennai Corporation arranges for relocation of the bus stop to the said location, the Metropolitan Transport Corporation will take necessary action to facilitate MTC buses to stop at the relocated bus stop for boarding and alighting of passengers. Page4 of 6

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the above statement made by the 4th respondent, this writ petition is disposed of with the following directions:

(i) Respondents 1 to 3 shall take necessary steps to relocate the bus stop to the alternative location identified by the 4th respondent. The cost of such relocation shall be borne by the petitioner.

(ii) The respondent-Corporation shall calculate the exact cost of relocation and communicate the same to the petitioner within one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

(iii) On receipt of the said communication, the petitioner shall deposit the amount with the respondent-Corporation within one week thereafter.

(iv) The entire exercise of relocating the bus stop shall be completed within eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

(v) Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs. 19-08-2026 Index: Yes/No ak Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Commissioner Of Municipal Administration Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai-600005

¶2The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, P.H.Road, Chenani-600 003

¶3Zonal Officer Zone-11 Greater Chennai Corporation, No.33, Arcot Road, Bhuvaneshwari Nagar, Valasaravakkam, Chennai-600 087.

¶4Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, at No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002. WPoNo.o21301oofo2024 HEMANToCHANDANGOUDAR,oJ. ak WPoNo.o21301oofo2024 19-08-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR and WMP.No. 23261 of 2024 Dr.Srivarshini ..Petitioner Vs 1. Commissioner Of Municipal Administration Ezhilagam, Chepauk,Chennai-600005 2. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, P.H.Road, Chenani-600 003 3. Zonal Officer Zone-11 Greater Chennai Corporation, No.33, Arcot Road, Bhuvaneshwari Nagar, Valasaravakkam, Chennai-600 087 4. Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, at No.2, Pallavan Salai, Chennai - 600 002. (R4 Suo-motu impleaded vide order of this Court dated 09.07.2026) ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 6 Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying for issuance of writ of declaration, declaring the erection of Bus stop in front of petitioners property situated at S.No.353/2 part (present S.No.333/2D as per Patta Sub division-vide patta No.770)measuring 3,492 sqft and land measuring in Kundrathur Road, Porur, Chennai-600 116 comprised in S.No.353/2 part (present S.No.333/2E as per Patta sub division-vide patta No.777 measuring 3,680 sq.ft in Porur village, Ambattur Taluk and Thiruvallur District, Kundrathur main Road, Porur, Chennai-600 116 as illegal and arbitrary For Petitioner(s): Mr.Adinarayana Rao For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Nandhakumar, AGP – R1 Mr.E.C. Ramesh, Standing Counsel-R2 & R3 Mr.C.Gauthamaraj, Standing Counsel – R4