Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30449/2026 of Rajesh Kanna Vs The District Collector/Chairperson on 4 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 30449 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 04-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
AND
THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE M.D.SUMATHI
WP(MD) No. 30449 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011532692026}
Rajesh Kanna
S/o.Lingam,
No.3637, Martiya Street,
Dapeerkulam Road,
Keelavasal,
Thanjavur - 613001.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector/Chairperson
District Monitoring Committee,
Thanjavur District.
2. The Commissioner,
Thanjavur Corporation,
Thanjavur District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to forthwith inspect and remove the unauthorized shops and other encroachments occupying the pavement area of South Alangam Road, near the Old Bus Stand, Thanjavur, particularly in view of the ensuing Deepavali festival season and consequently ensure the free and safe movement of the general public and customers visiting the shops by __________
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considering the petitioner’s representation dated 15.10.2026 within the time frame as fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr.R.L.Dhilipan Pandian
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.S.Shanmugam
Government Advocate (Civil Side)
for R.1
Mr.Y.Jagadeesh for R.2
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by G.R. SWAMINATHAN J.) Heard both sides.
2. The writ petitioner is running a jewelry shop ,namely, Amogha Jewellers, on South Alangam Road, near the old Bus Stand, Thanjavur. The petitioner is carrying on a lawful business. This right cannot be affected by the erection of any permanent or temporary structures in front of his shop.
3. The second respondent is directed to ensure that no unauthorized obstruction takes place in front of the writ petitioner’s shop. No temporary or permanent structure shall be allowed to come up. __________
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4. This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. (G.R.S.,J.) (M.D.S.,J.) 04-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No MGA __________
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WP(MD) No. 30449 of 2026 To
1. The District Collector/Chairperson District Monitoring Committee Thanjavur District
2. The Commissioner Thanjavur Corporation Thanjavur District __________
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WP(MD) No. 30449 of 2026 G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. AND M.D.SUMATHI, J. MGA WP(MD) No. 30449 of 2026 04-11-2026 __________
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