ORDER

This writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned proceedings of the first respondent in Na.Ka.No.3841/2023/F2 dated 22.02.2024, wherein the first respondent directed the petitioner to vacate the premises within two days, failing which the property would be demolished.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Standing Counsel for the first respondent Municipality, and the learned counsel for the second respondent. Records have been perused.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the property situated at Door No.51, Town Survey No.153/1, Ajmadrani Complex, Kannan Bazaar, Uthama Vinayagar Koil Street, Sekkalai Road, Karaikudi, belongs to the second respondent. The petitioner is a tenant of the said premises for over 25 years, running a textile showroom in the name and style of “Prema Dresses”. It is stated that the petitioner has been paying a monthly rent of Rs.18,000/- regularly without any arrears. However, the second respondent demanded an enhanced rent of Rs.25,000/- per month, which the petitioner found excessive and unfair. Upon his refusal, the second respondent issued a legal notice demanding the enhanced rent and threatening