C.Jeevarajan v. The Executive Engineer

ORDER The petitioner has filed the present writ petition seeking a direction to respondents 1 to 4 to inspect the property belonging to the fifth respondent and verify whether the demolition of the structure standing thereon was carried out in accordance with law.

¶2On 24.01.2025, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for respondents 1 to 4 produced photographs before this Court showing that the obstructions complained of in the writ petition had been removed by the authorities. As on date, it is not in dispute that the building standing on the subject property has already been demolished. Page3 of 5

¶3The petitioner apprehends that the fifth respondent may put up a fresh construction on the property without following the due process of law. Such an apprehension is premature and unfounded. It is well settled that any construction can be undertaken only after obtaining the necessary approvals and in accordance with the applicable statutory provisions.

¶4In view of the above, no further directions are called for. Accordingly, the writ petition stands dismissed. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs. 08-07-2026 Index: Yes/No ak To

¶1The Executive Engineer Works Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai 600003

¶2The Assistant Executive Engineer Works Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai 600003 Page4 of 5

¶3The Executive Engineer Town Planning Section, Zone-12, Having Office At No.121, Nagireddy Garden Road, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate, Sidco Industrial Estate, Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600098.

¶4The Assistant Engineer Zone-12, Having Office At No.121, Nagireddy Garden Road, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate, Sidco Industrial Estate, Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600098 WPoNo.o878oofo2025 HEMANToCHANDANGOUDAR,oJ. ak WPoNo.o878oofo2025 08-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR And WMP.No. 1056 of 2025 C.Jeevarajan ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Executive Engineer Works Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai 600003 2. The Assistant Executive Engineer Works Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai 600003 3. The Executive Engineer Town Planning Section, Zone-12, Having Office At No.121, Nagireddy Garden Road, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate, Sidco Industrial Estate, Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600098 4. The Assistant Engineer Zone-12, Having Office At No.121, Nagireddy Garden Road, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate, Sidco Industrial Estate, Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600098 5. Mr.A.Kothandapani ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 5 Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying for issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to inspect the 5th respondent schedule property and confirm whether the 5th respondent follow the due process of law to follow the demolition norms as per the CMDA vide SD/WDCN12/00840/2024 dated 26.12.2024 for proper adjudications. For Petitioner: Mr. K.Sudhan For Respondents: Mrs. S.Vanitha Joice Rani, Standing Counsel – R1 to R4 Mr. K.V.Sajeevkumar – R5