Madras High Court
WP/23846/2026 of J.Praba Vs The District Collector on 7 October 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 07-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN
W.P.No.23846 of 2026
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J.Praba
… Petitioner
-vs-
1. The District Collector
Office of Collectorate,
Chennai.
2. The Commissioner
Chennai Corporation,
Ripon Building, Chennai – 600 003.
3. The Member Secretary
Chennai Metropolitan Development
Authority, Thalamuthu Natarasan Maligai, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008.
4. The Executive Engineer
Greater Chennai Corporation,
Division No. 15,
No.120 Rajeev Gandhi Road,
5. The Assistant Executive Engineer
Greater Chennai Corporation,
Division No.15, No.120 Rajeev Gandhi
Road, Sholinganallur, Chennai – 600 119.
6. N.Sasikumar
… Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, directing the respondents to consider the representation of the
petitioners dated 2.06.2026 and direct the respondents 1 to 5 to take appropriate action against the building, which is illegally constructed by the 6th respondent.
For Petitioner:
Mr.K.Venkateswaran
For Respondents:
Mr.G.Abraham Prabhu, AGP for R1
Mr.D.B.R.Prabhu,
Standing Counsel for R2, R4 & R5
Ms.Mridula Royan, Standing Counsel for R3
M/s.M.Kavikannan for R6
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(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam,J.) Writ of Mandamus has been instituted to direct the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 02.06.2026 and direct the respondents 1 to 5 to take appropriate action against the building, which is illegally constructed by the 6th respondent.
2. Learned Standing Counsel appearing for Chennai Corporation would submit that competent Authorities conducted inspection and found unauthorized constructions. Thus, enforcement actions have been initiated for removal of unauthorized constructions. Notice has been issued to owners / occupiers.
3. Learned counsel for the contesting respondent would submit that petitioner has also violated building regulations.
4. May that as it be, this Court is of the considered view that in respect of the complaint given by petitioner, Authorities have conducted inspection, identified unauthorized portions of constructions and commenced enforcement action. That being the factum, Official Respondents are directed to proceed with the enforcement action and complete the same by following procedures as contemplated under the relevant Statute and Rules. The entire exercise is directed to be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. With the above directions, the present Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. (S.M.S.,J.) (R.R.V.,J.) 07-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No AR
S.M.SUBRAMANIAM,J. AND R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN,J. AR To:
1. The District Collector Office of Collectorate, Chennai.
2. The Commissioner Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, Chennai – 600 003.
3. The Member Secretary Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Thalamuthu Natarasan Maligai, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008.
4. The Executive Engineer Greater Chennai Corporation, Division No.15, No.120, Rajeev Gandhi Road, Sholinganallur, Chennai – 600 119.
5. The Assistant Executive Engineer Greater Chennai Corporation, Division No.15, No.120, Rajeev Gandhi Road,
07-10-2026