Authority: Madras High Court, Division Bench (Justice Sunder Mohan and Justice G.K. Muthukumar)
Order Date: 23-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: N. Mohan Raj (represented by Mr. G. Anandaraj) filed WP No. 43465 of 2026 under Article 226 of the Constitution.
- Respondents: 1) Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai, Rippon Buildings, Chennai; 2) Competent Appellate Authority/Chairman, Town Vending Committee, Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai 600003; 3) Chairperson/Zonal Executive Engineer, Zone No. V (Town Vending Committee), Corporation of Chennai, Chennai District.
- The petition seeks a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15/09/2026 under the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood) Regulation, 2014, and to refrain from disturbing the petitioner's bunk shop located at Cemetery Road, Zone 5, Ward 52, Greater Chennai Corporation.
- Respondent standing counsel, Mr. E.C. Ramesh, submitted that the representation had been received and would be considered within a period of four weeks.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed the respondents to consider the representation dated 15‑09‑2026 within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
- Pending consideration of the representation, the respondents are prohibited from taking any coercive action against the petitioner.
- The writ petition stands disposed of; no order as to costs was made.
Topics: Street Vendor Regulation, Judicial Orders