IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 04.02.2026 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN W.P.No.3669 of 2026 M/s. Srinivasa Publicity Rep. by its Proprietor Mr.K.V.Sukumar Having its office at Aishwarya Apartnnents 36, 4^th Sea Ward Road Valmiki Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur Chennai – 60004. .. Petitioner Vs.

1. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings Chennai – 600003.

2. The City Revenue Officer Greater Chennai Corporation Rippon Buildings Chennai – 600003.

3. The Deputy Commissioner Revenue & Finance Greater Chennai Corporation Rippon Buildings Chennai – 600003. .. Respondents Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Mandamus by directing the Respondents to adjust the license fee of Rs.5,18,400/- paid by the Petitioner for the Licensed Hoarding bearing License No. 51/2024-25(P.H), erected at New No.642, Old No.487, Anna Salai, Teynampet (Nandanam), Chennai - 600035 for the license year 2025-26 (2nd year) towards the license fee of any other Licensed Hoarding erected by the Petitioner, based on the Petitioner's representations dated 18.08.20