A 2008 writ petition sought restoration of glow sign boards on the centre median of NH 209 in Coimbatore. With no appearance by either side and the court finding nothing survives in 2026, the petition was closed with no costs.
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2026:MHC:38
WP No. 25663 of 2008
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 02-01-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL
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M/s.The Legend, Rep. by its Proprietrix, C. Kanthamani, W/o. Chinnasamy, 102, HP Residency, West Periyasamy Road, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore - 2.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to restore the glow sign boards in the centre median put up by the petitioner at Dindugal - Bangalore Road to stretch of km 156/310 to 157/656 of NH 209 from Ukkadam bus stand to Saramadu in Coimbatore City with electricity.
For Petitioner(s): No appearance
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For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Anandakumar Government Advocate
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.)
The respondents arrayed are the Divisional Engineer, District Collector
and Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore (R1, R2 & R3). There is no appearance for R1. There is no appearance for the petitioner as well.
glow sign boards in the centre median put up by the petitioner at DindugulBangalore Road. The writ petition has been instituted in 2008 and we are of the view that nothing survives today in 2026. Hence, this writ petition is closed. No
costs.
(A.S.M.,J.) (P.D.B.,J.) 02-01-2026
vs
Index: Yes/No Speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes
To
1.The Divisional Engineer, National Highways, Coimbatore - 18.
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DR.ANITA SUMANTH J.
AND
P.DHANABAL J.
vs
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02-01-2026
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M/s.The Legend, Rep. by its Proprietrix, C. Kanthamani
The Divisional Engineer, National Highways, Coimbatore
The District Collector, Coimbatore District
The Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore
Anita Sumanth
P. Dhanabal
As recorded by the court registry
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