2026:MHC:1142 WP No. 33681 of 2022 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER WP No. 33681 of 2022 L.Saravanan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Secretary Municipal Administration and water Supply Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai 09 2. The Commissioner Salem Municipal Corporation, Salem 3. The Zonal Chairman Kondalampatti, Salem ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of mandamus directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to demolish the unauthorised construction of the two feet square pedestals constructed between Angu coffee bar and Shanthi Hospital and situated within limits of ward No. 55 Salem Municipal corporation at Itteri Road. For Petitioner(s): No appearance For Respondent(s): Mr.T.Arunkumar Additional Government Pleader for R1 Mr. N.Devi. Standing Counsel for R2 & R3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 33681 of 2022 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER (Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Writ Petition on hand has been instituted directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to demolish the unauthorised construction of the two feet square pedestals constructed between Angu coffee bar and Shanthi Hospital and situated within limits of ward No. 55 Salem Municipal corporation at Itteri Road. 2. When the matter was called on 16.03.2026, there was no representation for the petitioner. Thus, the matter was listed today under the caption “For Dismissal”. 3. Today also, there is no representation for the petitioner. Thus, the writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, are closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.) 17-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No GD https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 33681 of 2022 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1. The Secretary Municipal Administration and water Supply Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai 09 2. The commissioner Salem Municipal Corporation, Salem 3. The Zonal Chairman Kondalampatti, Salem https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 33681 of 2022 __________ Page4 of 4 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND K.SURENDER, J. GD WP No. 33681 of 2022 17-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis