Rajesh Kannan v. The District Collecotr

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents herein to remove the illegal digital banner erected in front of petitioner's showroom and further not to grant permission to erect flex boards, hoardings banners, placards infront of the petitioner's showroom situated at No.31, TTS Complex, Palani and further initiate necessary criminal action against the persons involved in the erection of said illegal banners under the Tamil Nadu Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act, 1959, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2026.

¶2The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that based upon the petitioner's representation, an enquiry was conducted and the flex board has been removed from the place.

¶3Since the flex board has been removed, the CSR has been closed. Hence, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the fourth respondent, in future if any illegal digital banner is erected in front of the petitioner's showroom and a complaint is preferred, he shall take appropriate action against the persons who are erecting the flex board as per law. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

29.01.2026 tta TO

¶1The District Collector, Dindigul Collector Office, Velunachiyar Valagam, Thadikombu Road, Dindgul - 624 004..

¶2The Superintendent of Police, Velu Nachiyar Valaagam, Gopal Nagar, Dindigu - 624 004..

¶3The Commissioner of Palani Municipality, Red Cross Road, Opposite Annamalai Maternity Hospital, Palani - 624 601..

¶4The Inspector of Police, Palani Town Police Station, Palani Erode Road, Anna Nagar, Palani - 624 601.. S.SRIMATHY,J

tta ORDER IN WP CRL.(MD) No.129 of 2026 Date : 29/01/2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 29/01/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY and W.M.P.Crl.(MD).33 of 2026 Rajesh Kannan, ... Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Dindigul Collector Office, Velunachiyar Valagam, Thadikombu Road, Dindgul - 624 004.. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Velu Nachiyar Valaagam, Gopal Nagar, Dindigu - 624 004.. 3. The Commissioner of Palani Municipality, Red Cross Road, Opposite Annamalai Maternity Hospital, Palani - 624 601.. 4. The Inspector of Police, Palani Town Police Station, Palani Erode Road, Anna Nagar, Palani - 624 601.. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to forthwith remove the illegal digital banner erected in front of petitioner's showroom and further not to grant permission to errect flex boards, hoardings banners, placards infront of the petitioner's showroom situated at No.31, TTS Complex, Palani and further initiate necessary criminal action against the persons involved in the erection of said illegal banners under the Tamil Nadu Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act, 1959, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.01.2026. For Petitioner : M/s.A.Amala, For R1 : Mr.P.Thambi Durai Government Advocate For R2 and R4 : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) For R3 : Mr.L.P.Maurya