WP No. 8691 of 2023 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 8691 of 2023 Venkateshwara Nagar Residential Welfare Association Agaramel, (Regd. No.337/ 2019) Representing by its Secretary, A.Senthamizh Selvan, No.32, Venkateshwara Nagar, Agaramel, Chennai- 600 123. ..Petitioner(s) Vs. 1. The Commissioner, Poonamallee Village Panchayat, Thiruvallur District. 2. The President, Agaramel Village Panchayat, Agaramel, Chennai-123. 3. The Junior Engineer, The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Agaramel, Chennai- 123. 4. The Inspector of Police, T-16 Nazarathpet Police Station, Nazarathpet, Chennai- 600 123. 5. A.Rajkumar 6. K.Alagu Vel ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 not to give any https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8691 of 2023 __________ Page2 of 4 approval for the residential plots in Venkateshwara Nagar for any commercial purpose and also direct the 2nd respondent to remove and vacate the shops at Venkateshwara Nagar, Agarmel which is running by the 5th and 6th respondents without any permission from the authorities. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Jayaraman For Respondent(s): Mrs.S.Anitha Special Government Pleader for R1 & R2 Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for R4 R5 & R6 – No Appearance Mrs.Sindhuja M.S. for Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh Standing Counsel for R3 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 not to give any approval for the residential plots in Venkateshwara Nagar for any commercial purpose and also direct the 2nd respondent to remove and vacate the shops at Venkateshwara Nagar, Agarmel which is running by the 5th and 6th respondents without any permission from the authorities. 2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner referred the order of the 1st respondent dated 29.01.2022 wherein, it has been stated that no permission will be given for the purpose of establishing commercial activities without any prior approval however, without complying the said order and https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8691 of 2023 __________ Page3 of 4 without getting any prior approval, the 5th & 6th respondents constructed commercial shops and they have been running the same. Therefore, the petitioner Association sent a notice dated 03.01.2022 & 05.02.2022 to the 5th & 6th respondents respectively. Since the same has not evoked any response, the present writ petition is filed. 3. The learned counsel appearing for the Official respondents would submit that they would follow the directions issued by the 1st respondent vide order dated 29.01.2022 and take appropriate action. 4. In view of the submissions made, the 2nd respondent is directed to strictly comply the order passed by the 1st respondent dated 29.01.2022 before granting any approval for commercial establishments in the subject properties. In the event if any person is making commercial establishments without getting prior approval, the respondent concerned shall take necessary action against those persons, by following the due procedure of law. 5. This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 25-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KKN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8691 of 2023 __________ Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. KKN To 1. The Commissioner, Poonamallee Village Panchayat, Thiruvallur District. 2. The President, Agaramel Village Panchayat, Agaramel, Chennai-123. 3. The Junior Engineer, The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Agaramel, Chennai- 123. 4. The Inspector of Police, T-16 Nazarathpet Police Station, Nazarathpet, Chennai- 600 123. WP No. 8691 of 2023 25-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis