M.Narendra Kumar, v. Mr. J.Kumaragurubaran, Ias., and 2 others
Case brief
What is this about?
Contempt petition alleging non-compliance of an order directing survey and action against encroachments. Court granted one week to remove identified encroachments after notices were issued, closing the petition with liberty to reopen.
What did the court decide?
Granted one week's time to remove encroachments and file a compliance report; contempt petition closed with liberty to reopen.
What the court decided
CONT P No. 3438 of 2025
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 13-07-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN
CONT.P.No.3438 of 2025
M.Narendra Kumar
..Petitioner
Vs
- J.Kumaragurubaran, IAS., Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai-600 003.
- H.R.Koushik, I.A.S., The Regional Deputy Commissioner (Central), D.No.36/B, 2nd Cross Street, Pulla Avenue, Zone VIII, Shenoy Nagar, Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai-600 030.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether respondents failed to comply with the direction to conduct survey and take action against encroachments.
Whether grant of time to remove encroachments after issuing notices is appropriate.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
M. Narendra Kumar
- respondent
J. Kumaragurubaran
- respondent
H. R. Koushik
- respondent
R. Sridhar
Coram
Case details
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