S.Ferdin Rayan v. The State of Tamil Nadu
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W.P(MD)No.8033 of 2020; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; order dated 15.04.2026; order of the Court made by N.Sathish Kumar, J. (Coram: N.Sathish Kumar and P.B.Balaji). Compliance reporting on demolition of unauthorized construction in Tirunelveli: petitioner S.Ferdin Rayan; respondents include the State of Tamil Nadu, Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Director of Town and Country Planning, District Collector Tirunelveli, Commissioner Tirunelveli Corporation (R5), Member Secretary Tirunelveli Local Planning Authority (R6), and building owner J. Vinoth Kumar Philip (R7). Prior directions: LPA notice Na.Ka. No. 1733/TiLl.MA 3 dated 10.06.2025; Court direction in WP(MD) No.8033/2020 dated 18.07.2025; order dated 09.12.2025 in WMP(MD)No.27192 of 2025 (removal within three weeks, else Corporation demolition within seven days; tender process; listing on 09.01.2026). Filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. Outcome: demolition completed in full by tenderer; expenses if any payable by 7th respondent; possession to be handed over on payment; matter disposed. No monetary amount stated; no precedent cited.