Tamilnadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry v. The State of Tamilnadu

O R D E R The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Mandamus directing the fourth respondent to allot an earmarked site abutting Tourism Plaza, near Kattabomman Statue, at West Veli Street -TPK Road junction, for installation of fish sculpture as per the directions of this Court, by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 30.04.2025.

¶2Pending writ petition, the fourth respondent has issued a proceedings on 23.01.2026, acceding to the request of the writ petitioner, wherein, a site has been handed over to the petitioner Association subject to certain conditions.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that they are accepting the conditions imposed in the proceedings dated 23.01.2026 and the fourth respondent may be directed to provide full cooperation for the installation of fish sculpture.

¶4Considering the above said facts, this Court directs the fourth respondent to offer full cooperation to the petitioner Association for the installation of the fish sculpture.

¶5With the above said observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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¶1The Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009.

¶2The Principal Secretary, Department of Municipal Administration, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009.

¶3The Director of Municipal Administration, Directorate of Municipal Administration, 75, Urban Administrative Building, Santhome High Road, MRC Nagar, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai – 600 028.

¶4The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Arignar Anna Maligai, Madurai – 625 002. R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J. ebsi W.P(MD)No.1419 of 2026

27.01.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.01.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.1419 of 2026 Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Represented by its Hony. Secretary, Mr.S.Sridhar, 178-B, Kamarajar Salai, Madurai – 625 009. ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 2. The Principal Secretary, Department of Municipal Administration, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 3. The Director of Municipal Administration, Directorate of Municipal Administration, 75, Urban Administrative Building, Santhome High Road, MRC Nagar, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai – 600 028. 4. The Madurai Corporation, Represented by its Commissioner, Arignar Anna Maligai, Madurai – 625 002. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the fourth respondent to allot the earmarked site abutting Tourism Plaza, near Kattabomman Statue, at West Veli Street -TPK Road junction for installation of the fish sculpture as per the directions of this Hon'ble Court by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 30.04.2025 and received by the fourth respondent on 01.05.2025 within a time frame as stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Hariharan for M/s.KV Law Firm For R1 to R3 : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader For R4 : Mr.S.Devasana Standing Counsel