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M.Pradeep Alias M.Raj Pradeep v. the Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation

Madras HC8 Aug 2025WP/22534/2025

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Writ of mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; de-seal premises; Greater Chennai Corporation (Commissioner; Assistant Engineer Division 58; Assistant Executive Engineer Unit 14; Executive Engineer Zone 5); premises de-sealed on 21.06.2025; relief became infructuous; counsel's endorsement in Court bundle; Kadappah Rangaiah (Chetty) Street, Periamet, Chennai-600 003; demolition work and reconstruction; petition closed, no costs; Madras High Court; J.Nisha Banu and M.Jothiraman.

What did the court decide?

No substantive relief granted; the writ petition was closed as infructuous (premises already de-sealed on 21.06.2025), with no costs. ¶31

M.Pradeep Alias M.Raj Pradeep Vs the Commissioner of… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.No.22534 of 2025

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 08.08.2025

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C O R A M

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN

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W.P.No.22534 of 2025

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M.Pradeep alias M.Raj Pradeep

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G.Prashanth

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... Petitioners

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-vs-

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The Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation, No.1131, Ripon Building, EVR Periyar Salai, Park Town, Chennai-600 003.

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Assistant Engineer Division 58, Greater Chennai Corporation.

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Assistant Executive Engineer Unit 14, Greater Chennai Corporation.

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Executive Engineer Zone 5, Greater Chennai Corporation. ... Respondents

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to deseal the premises at New No.5 and 6, Old Door Nos.12A and 13, Kadappah Rangaiah (Chetty) Street, Periamet, Chennai-600 003 so as to enable the petitioners to carry out demolition work and reconstruction in accordance with law.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.No.22534 of 2025

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For Petitioners : Mr.Salai Varun For Respondents : Mr.S.Gopinath Standing Counsel

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O R D E R

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( By J.Nisha Banu,J. )

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This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction to the

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respondents herein to de-seal the premises at New No.5 and 6, Old Door Nos.12A and 13, Kadappah Rangaiah (Chetty) Street, Periamet, Chennai600 003 so as to enable the petitioners to carry out demolition work and reconstruction in accordance with law.

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When the matter is taken up for hearing, learned counsel for

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the petitioners as well as the respondents submitted that the relief sought for by the petitioners has become infructuous, as the premises in question have been de-sealed on 21.06.2025 itself and therefore, this petition may be closed as infructuous. Learned counsel for the petitioners has also made an endorsement in the Court bundle to that effect.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.No.22534 of 2025

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In view of the above submissions and as per the

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endorsement made, we are of the view that nothing survives for further adjudication in this Writ Petition. Hence, the Writ Petition is closed. No costs.

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(J.N.B.J.,) (M.J.R,J.,) 08.08.2025

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Index: Yes / No Internet: Yes / No ar

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