WP No. 2496 of 2023 Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER WP No. 2496 of 2023 K.Gobinath S/o. Karayan No. 7 / 69A Kanappan Layout Bungalamedu Mettupalayam 641 301 coimbatore District ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tahsildar Mettupalayam Taluk Sirumugai Road Mettupalayam 641 301 2. The Commissioner, Mettupalayam Municipality, Coimbatore District. (R2-impleaded as per order dated 09.02.2024 in WP.2496/2023 By CJ and DBCJ) ..Respondent(s) To direct the respondent to remove the unlawful encroachments in Ramappa Gowder Itteri Veedhi, Bungalowmedu, Mettupalayam Municipality, Coimbatore District by taking action upon the petitioners original petition dated 24.05.2022 filed before the respondent. WP No. 2496 of 2023 For Petitioner(s): Mr.Pa.Saigovindaraja For Respondent(s): Mr.T.Arunkumar, Addl.G.P. for R1 Mr.P.Srinivas, Standing Counsel for R2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 2496 of 2023 Page2 of 4 Order (Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) With reference to the relief sought for in the present writ petition, the learned Standing Counsel for Mettupalayam Municipality would submit that most of the encroachments have already been removed except two or thee encroachments. It is submitted that all further action will be initiated to remove those encroachments also. 2. In view of the said submission, the respondents 1 and 2 are directed to remove all the encroachments on the road, by following the procedures as contemplated under the statute and rules in force. In respect of objectionable road encroachment, the Municipal Authorities are directed to monitor the same and ensure that no encroachments are permitted on public road, causing obstruction for the road users. Such exercise is directed to be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. (S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.) 01-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No VSI To 1. The Tahsildar, Mettupalayam Taluk Sirumugai Road, Mettupalayam 641 301 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 2496 of 2023 Page3 of 4 2. The Commissioner, Mettupalayam Municipality, Coimbatore District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 2496 of 2023 Page4 of 4 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J. AND K.SURENDER J. vsi WP.No. 2496 of 2023 01-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis