WP No.11391 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25.03.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN WP No.11391 of 2026 Anand No.19/6, Nochikuppam, Mylapore, Santhome, Chennai-600 004 Petitioner Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009 2.The Commissioner, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Ezhilagam, Chennai-600005 3.The Director of Fisheries, Chennai 600 035 4.The District Collector, Chennai District 5.The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation Ripon Buildings, Chennai-600 003 6.The Commissioner of Police Greater Chennai City, Chennai-600 007 7.The Zonal Officer Zone No.IX Greater Chennai Corporation, Teynampet, Chennai-600 018 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No.11391 of 2026 8.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB) No.5 Kamarajar Salai, Triplicane, Chennai-05 9.The Director General Director of Fire and Rescue Services for Tamil Nadu Government, No.17, Rukmani lakshmipathy Salai, Egmore, Chennai-600 008. 10.The Commissioner of Food Safety Officer of the Commissioner of Food Safety & Drug Administration Department, No.359, Anna Salai, D.M.S. Campus, Teynampet, Chennai-600 018 Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to forthwith remove all illegal encroachments, unauthorized restaurants, food stalls and commercial establishments obstructing the Loop Road stretch from Lighthouse to Pattinapakkam/ Foreshore Estate, including lands belonging to the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB) public roads and footpaths, and to strictly enforce the orders passed by this Honble High Court in Suo Motu W.P. No.11064 of 2023 dated 11.04.2023 and 17.02.2025 ensuring free flow of traffic, public safety, hygiene and environmental protection. For Petitioner : Mr. T.S.Lavanesh For Respondents : Mrs. Akila Rajendran Government Advocate For respondents 1 to 4, 8 to 10. Mr. D.B.R.Prabhu Standing Counsel For respondents 5 and 7. Mr. K.M.D.Muhilan Additional Public Prosecutor For R6. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No.11391 of 2026 ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to avail appropriate remedy, in accordance with law. 2. In view of the same, the writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn, with the aforesaid liberty. There will be no order as to costs. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 25.03.2026 Index : Yes/No tar To 1. The Secretary Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009 2.The Commissioner, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Ezhilagam, Chennai-600005 3.The Director of Fisheries, Chennai 600 035 4.The District Collector, Chennai District 5.The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation Ripon Buildings, Chennai-600 003 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No.11391 of 2026 THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN , J. (tar) 6.The Commissioner of Police Greater Chennai City, Chennai-600 007 7.The Zonal Officer Zone No.IX Greater Chennai Corporation, Teynampet, Chennai-600 018 8.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB) No.5 Kamarajar Salai, Triplicane, Chennai-05 9.The Director General Director of Fire and Rescue Services for Tamil Nadu Government, No.17, Rukmani lakshmipathy Salai, Egmore, Chennai-600 008. 10.The Commissioner of Food Safety Officer of the Commissioner of Food Safety & Drug Administration Department, No.359, Anna Salai, D.M.S. Campus, Teynampet, Chennai-600 018 WP No.11391 of 2026 25.03.2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis