W.P.(MD)No.1045 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.06.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE W.P.(MD)No.1045 of 2019 C.M.Bhavani ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009. 2.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep., by its Principal Secretary to Government, Minor Ports and Highways Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009. 3.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep., by its Principal Secretary to Government, 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.1045 of 2019 Environment and Forest Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009. 4.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015. 5.The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur. ...Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take appropriate legal action to protect the road side trees in the State without being misused / misutilized by nailing the trees with iron rods for the purpose of erection of advertisement boards, flex banners, placards etc., and to protect the environment and further to prevent any cutting of trees / deforestation by considering the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 12.09.2017. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Venkatesan For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar, Government Pleader 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.1045 of 2019 ORDER (Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.) The relief sought for in the present Writ Petition seeking for a direction to the respondents to take appropriate legal action to protect the road side trees in the State, lost its relevance on account of efflux of time. If any other grievance exists, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the competent authorities for redressal of the same. Thus, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. (S.M.S., J.) & (A.D.M.C., J.) 24.06.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Yuva To 1.The Principal Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009. 2.The Principal Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu, 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.1045 of 2019 Minor Ports and Highways Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009. 3.The Principal Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu, Environment and Forest Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009. 4.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015. 5.The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.1045 of 2019 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J. Yuva W.P.(MD)No.1045 of 2019 24.06.2025 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis