Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 12-11-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Indus Towers Limited, represented by authorized signatory Mr. Paridhi Arasu, and Mr. S. Anil Sandeep.
  • Respondents: District Collectors, Superintendents, Deputy Superintendents, Inspectors of Police and village authorities of Vellore, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore and Puducherry districts (total 16 respondents listed).
  • Writ Petitions filed: WP Crl. No. 3006, 3016, 3013 and 3014 of 2026, each seeking a writ of mandamus under Article 226 for police protection to enable installation of mobile phone towers at specified sites.
  • Sites & Areas:
  • Vellore: 1,600 sq ft at SF.No.147/1B1, Pallalakuppam Village and 1,600 sq ft at SF No.221/B1, Perumbadi Village.
  • Kancheepuram: 400 sq ft at SF.No.75, Manancherry Village and 900 sq ft at Survey No.215/3, Molachur Village.
  • Cuddalore: 1,600 sq ft at SF.No.75/5, Dharmanallur Village and 1,200 sq ft at SF No.48/2, Marimuthu Amman Nagar, Kothangudi Village.
  • Puducherry: 1,200 sq ft at R.S.No.93/2, C.S.No.949, Pillaiyarkuppam Village.
  • Background: The petitions arise from representations dated 27‑10‑2026 (to various police officials) requesting police protection for the above tower works.
  • Precedent: The Court referred to its earlier order in M/s. Indus Towers Limited vs. The District Collector, Thiruvarur (W.P. No.20330 of 2023, dated 11‑07‑2023) which directed police protection with the petitioner bearing a cost of Rs 20,000.

Final Outcome

1. The present writ petitions are disposed by applying the directions of the 2023 order.

2. Respondent police officers are directed to provide police protection to Indus Towers for the installation of the mobile towers at all listed sites.

3. Indus Towers shall pay Rs 20,000 for the protection; upon receipt of this amount, the police must issue a receipt to the petitioner.

4. Police protection shall be withdrawn immediately after the tower installation is completed.

5. No costs are awarded to either party.

Topics: Legal Protection, Telecom Infrastructure