Chelladurai v. The District Collector
Writ of Mandamus – Civic grievances – Sannathi Street, Vilathikulam, Tuticorin District
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Chelladurai v. District Collector, Tuticorin & others, W.P(MD)No.48 of 2026, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 02.04.2026 by N.Sathish Kumar, J. (bench: N.Sathish Kumar and M.Jothiraman, JJ.). Mandamus sought by an 80-year-old resident regarding parking deficiency, waste dumping, late-night noise, obstructed emergency-vehicle access and misuse of residential electricity connections for commercial purposes in Sannathi Street, Vilathikulam; representation dated 08.12.2025 unanswered; private respondents 6 to 10 did not appear despite notice. Court disposed of the petition directing the District Collector, Superintendent of Police, Inspector of Police, Tahsildar and Executive Officer to inspect the premises in the presence of the private respondents and act in accordance with law if violations are found, within two months; no costs. Statute: Article 226, Constitution of India. No precedents cited; no quantum involved.