WP No. 20251 of 2026 __________ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 21-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN WP No. 20251 of 2026 Mohammed Lukhaman Kadengal S/o.Abdurahiman Kadengal, Authorized Representative Of Maazi Caf Private Limited, Having Office at No.22A, Pattulos Road, Anna Salai,Chennai- 600 002. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, EVR Salai, Chennai- 600 003. 2. The Zonal Officer Zone- 9, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.8,4th Cross Street, Lake Area, Nungambakkam, Chennai- 034. ..Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to Consider the petitioners representation dated 21.04.2026 and Consequently remove all unauthorized encroachments, temporary stalls and obstructions from the foothpaths and road margins at Pattulos Road, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 002, particularly on the side and frontage of the petitioner premises bearing No.22A, Pattulos Road, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 20251 of 2026 __________ For Petitioner : Mr.Mahiben Samuel For Respondents : Mr.Abishek Murthy Standing Counsel Order (Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.) Heard both sides. 2. The writ petitioner is carrying on his business at Patullos Road, Chennai. He is aggrieved by the unauthorized encroachments and obstruction of footpath and frontage of his premises preventing his access. Seeking removal of the same, he has moved the present writ petition. 3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, learned Standing Counsel for the respondent Corporation submitted that all the encroachments have been cleared this morning. Photograph has also been produced, which is scanned and appended below. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 20251 of 2026 __________ 3. Recording the same, this writ petition is disposed of. We direct the respondents to ensure that this condition prevails for all times to come. No costs. (G.R.S.,J.) (V.L.N.,J.) 21-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KST To 1. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, EVR Salai, Chennai- 600 003. 2. The Zonal Officer Zone- 9, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.8,4th Cross Street, Lake Area, Nungambakkam, Chennai- 034. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 20251 of 2026 __________ G.R.SWAMINATHAN J. AND V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN J. KST WP No. 20251 of 2026 21-05-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis