T. Narayanan v. Government of India
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Madras High Court; W.P.No.29038 of 2011 and M.P.No.1 of 2011; Krishnan Ramasamy, J.; decided 16.03.2026; writ petition dismissed as infructuous on withdrawal with endorsement; no costs; status quo order granted in 2011 vacated; connected miscellaneous petition closed. Subject matter (unadjudicated): vires of provisions 2 (ha), 2(1), 20A and 20B, Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act 2010, ultra vires Articles 14 and 21 Constitution of India; orders dated 11.7.2010 of respondents 5 to 7 (CMDA Member Secretary, Sembakkam Town Panchayat Executive Officer, Director of Town Panchayats) re plot No.20, VGP Ponnagar north, SF No.147/2, Part No.16, Sembakkam Village, Saidapet Taluk, Chengalpattu; respondents include Archaeological Survey of India (Delhi and Chennai Circle) and District Forest Officer, Chengalpattu; related order in W.P.No.19877 of 2013 dated 30.09.2024 prompted withdrawal.