K.Venkatasamy v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner challenged interference in his coconut shop business located abutting a temple and main road despite having a street vendor identity card. Court held that tax payment does not entitle encroachment on public pathways.
What the court decided
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W.P. No. 13948 of 2018
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18.10.2023
CORAM
THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE S. VAIDYANATHAN
AND
THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE K. RAJASEKAR
W.P. No. 13948 of 2018
&
W.M.P. No. 16474 of 2018
K. Venkatasamy ..Petitioner
Vs.
- The District Collector, Villupuram District, Villupuram.
- Thirukovilur Town Panchayat, Rep. by its Executive Officer, Thirukovilur, Villupuram District.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether a street vendor possessing a valid identity card and tax payment receipt can encroach upon a public road to carry on business activities.
Whether respondents are directed to identify an alternative vending zone for the petitioner if his current location is declared an encroachment.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
K. Venkatasamy
- respondent
The District Collector, Villupuram District
- respondent
Thirukovilur Town Panchayat
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, Thirukovilur Police Station
- respondent
The Sub-Inspector of Police (Traffic), Thirukovilur Police Station
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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