P.Ragunathan v. The Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Mandamus for execution of shop lease; Tiruchirappalli City Corporation shop rent fixation order dated 03.09.2025 (Rs.59 per sq.ft. retrospective, Rs.68 per sq.ft. prospective) unchallenged by shopkeepers; interim festival-season arrangement at Rs.29.50 per sq.ft. not superseding fixation; Article 226 writ of mandamus; Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1998 and rules thereunder; liberty to renegotiate rent; Shop No.365 West Bouleward Road Trichy; petitioner P.Ragunathan; W.P.(MD)No.5499 of 2026 with connected W.M.P(MD)No.4614 of 2026; Madurai Bench, Madras High Court; R.Vijayakumar J.; writ petition disposed of, no costs; decided 26.02.2026.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the petitioner to approach the respondents for renegotiation of the rent, if they are agreeable, and to proceed in accordance with law; connected miscellaneous petition (W.M.P(MD)No.4614 of 2026) closed; no costs.