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2026 DAILYLAW 29636 (MAD)

MR.S.M.JALAL KHAN v. The Commissioner

WP/18223/2026 · 2026-06-02

M Dhandapani

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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WP No. 18223 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 18223 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 19573 OF 2026 Mr.S.M.Jalal Khan S/o.MR.Syed Hussain, New No.15, Old No.3, Sterling Avenue, nungambakkam, chennai - 600 034. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner Greater chennai corporation, Rippon Building, Poonamalle High Road, Chennai - 600 003. 2. The Chairman Cum Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai Limited), No.2, pallavan salai, chennai - 600 002. 3. The Chief Engineer Integrated Chief Engineers Office Complex, Highways Department, HRS Campus, 76, sardar patel road, little mount, guindy, chennai - 600025. 4. The Superintending Engineer (H), Construction and maintenance, No.299, anna salai, teynampet, chennai - 600 006. 5. The Zonal Officer Greater Corporation of Chennai, (zone-XIII), No.115, DR.Muthulakshmi Salai, adyar, chennai - 600020, near lattice bridge (LB) Road. ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents not to construct any lower shed, additional structures, advertisement boards etc in pursuant to the representation dated 07.04.2026. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18223 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): K.Mahalingam For Respondent(s): Ms.Aswini Devi for R1 and R5 Mr.M.Sivavardhanan, Government Advocate for R2 to R4 Order This Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus directing the respondents not to construct any lower shed, additional structures, advertisement boards, etc., in pursuant to the representation dated 07.04.2026. 2. The case of the petitioner is that a Bus Stand is now being constructed in front of the petitioner's building and some other buildings in such a way causing hindrance, disturbance and loss to the petitioner and other building owners. The further grievance of the petitioner is that there is no proper parking facility because of the pole structure erupted by the Chennai Corporation for the bus stand and that there is no proper way / ramp provided for the vehicles to come into the property. In this regard, the petitioner has submitted a representation to the respondents on 07.04.2026 and since no action was taken, the petitioner has filed the instant writ petition. 3. Heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the materials. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18223 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 4. Considering the limited scope of prayer, this Court, without expressing anything on merits, directs the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.04.2026 and after affording opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and other necessary parties, shall pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy oft his order. 5. This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above directions. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Sk To 1. The Commissioner Greater chennai corporation, Rippon Building, Poonamalle High Road, Chennai - 600 003. 2. The Chairman Cum Managing Director Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai Limited), No.2, pallavan salai, chennai - 600 002. 3. The Chief Engineer Integrated Chief Engineers Office Complex, Highways Department, HRS Campus, 76, sardar patel road, little mount, guindy, chennai - 600025. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18223 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 4. The Superintending Engineer (H), Construction and maintenance, No.299, anna salai, teynampet, chennai - 600 006. 5. The Zonal Officer Greater Corporation of Chennai, (zone-XIII), No.115, DR.Muthulakshmi Salai, adyar, chennai - 600020, near lattice bridge (LB) Road. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18223 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 M.DHANDAPANI J. Sk WP No. 18223 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 19573 OF 2026 02-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis