R.Krishnan v. The Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ petition, the petitioner sought a writ of mandamus to direct the Corporation of Chennai to dispose of a representation regarding a temple and tree obstructing his property. The Court observed that the police had already conducted an enquiry and recorded an undertaking from the offending parties, consequently finding no necessity to direct the Corporation. The petition was closed.
What did the court decide?
No direction issued to the Corporation; Writ Petition closed with no costs.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 19.02.2020
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.PONGIAPPAN
Writ Petition No.3961 of 2020
R.Krishnan
S/o.Rengan ... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Commissioner,
Corporation of Chennai,
Ripon Buildings,
Chennai – 600003.
2.The Zonal Officer,
Zone No.10, Kodambakkam,
Chennai – 600024.
3.The Inspector of Police,
R-8 Vadapalani Police Station,
Chennai – 600024. ... Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing first respondent to dispose of petitioner's representation dated 17.07.2019 for removal of unauthorized obstruction “Sri Aadhi Sakthi Vinayagar Temple” and tree situated abetting the petitioner's house property at No.28/A, Vannarpathi, Kodambakkam, Chennai – 600024.
For Petitioner : Mr.N.A.Sadique
for Mr.M.Ajaykumar
For Respondents : Mr.K.Raja Shrinivas [R1 & R2]
Mr.E.Balamurugan
Special Government Pleader [R3]
O R D E R
[Order of this Court was made by R.SUBBIAH, J]
Petitioner has filed the present petition seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing first respondent to dispose of petitioner's representation dated 17.07.2019 for removal of
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Writ Petition should be disposed of given the police closure report and undertaking by opposite parties.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
R.Krishnan
- respondent
The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai
- respondent
The Zonal Officer
- respondent
The Inspector of Police
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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