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Philip Thomas Jabez.a v. the Member Secretary

Madras HC6 Apr 2026WP/12322/2026

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

WP 12322 of 2026, Madras High Court, 06.04.2026; Article 226 writ of mandamus; removal of unauthorized construction at No.128A G.A.Road, Old Washermenpet (R.S.No. 2990/23 part; C.A.No. 931/83; 8944 sq.ft.); respondents CMDA Member Secretary, Commissioner GCC, Zonal Executive Engineer Zone IV, private respondent G.Dhansekar; petitioner representations dated 26.12.2025 and 19.01.2026; petition dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to avail appropriate remedy in accordance with law; no order as to costs; withdrawal at the instance of petitioner's counsel; no merits adjudication.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition dismissed as withdrawn, with liberty to the petitioner to avail appropriate remedy in accordance with law; no order as to costs. ¶33

Philip Thomas Jabez.a Vs the Member Secretary — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No.12322 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 06.04.2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI,

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CHIEF JUSTICE

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AND

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN

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WP No. 12322 of 2026

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Philip Thomas Jabez.A S/o. Late. G.Anandaraj, No.1A, Appu Street Chanmundeeswari Nagar, Chrompet, Chennai 21

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Petitioner(s)

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The Member Secretary Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA), No.1, Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road, Egmore, Chennai 08

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2.The Commissioner The Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, Chennai 03

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3.The Zonal Executive Engineer (Zone IV) The Greater Chennai Corporation, No. 266 Thiruvottiyur High Road, Chennai 21

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4.G.Dhansekar S/o. Late. A.Gurusamy, Maragatham Maaligai, (Opp, To Rainy hospital), No. 164/ 128 GA road, Old Washermenpet, Chennai 21

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Respondent(s)

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

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WP No.12322 of 2026

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PRAYER

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PRAYER :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent Nos.1 to 3 to remove unauthorized construction situated at No.128A, G.A.Road, Old Washermenpet, 2^nd Floor comprised in R.S.No. 2990/23 part (Old R.S.No.2990/23 Part ) C.A.No. 931/83 measuring 8944 sq.ft by considering the petitioner’s representations dated 26.12.2025 and 19.01.2026 and pass suitable order within the time that may be stipulated by this Hon’ble Court.

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For Petitioner: Mr.I.Calvin Jones

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For Respondents: Mrs.P.Veena Suresh Stdg. Counsel for R-1

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Mr.P.Dinesh Kumar Stdg. Counsel for RR 2 and 3

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice)

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Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks leave to withdraw this