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WP CRL.(MD). No.129 of 2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

Dated : 29/01/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

WP CRL.(MD). No.129 of 2026

and

W.M.P.Crl.(MD).33 of 2026

Rajesh Kannan, ... Petitioner

Vs

1. The District Collector,

Dindigul Collector Office,

Velunachiyar Valagam,

Thadikombu Road,

Dindgul - 624 004..

2. The Superintendent of Police,

Velu Nachiyar Valaagam,

Gopal Nagar,

Dindigu - 624 004..

3. The Commissioner of Palani Municipality,

Red Cross Road,

Opposite Annamalai Maternity Hospital,

Palani - 624 601..

4. The Inspector of Police,

Palani Town Police Station,

Palani Erode Road,

Anna Nagar,

Palani - 624 601.. ... Respondents

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PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of

India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the

respondents herein to forthwith remove the illegal digital banner erected

in front of petitioner's showroom and further not to grant permission to

errect flex boards, hoardings banners, placards infront of the petitioner's

showroom situated at No.31, TTS Complex, Palani and further initiate

necessary criminal action against the persons involved in the erection of

said illegal banners under the Tamil Nadu Open Places (Prevention of

Disfigurement) Act, 1959, by considering the petitioner's representation

dated 05.01.2026.

For Petitioner : M/s.A.Amala,

For R1 : Mr.P.Thambi Durai

Government Advocate

For R2 and R4 : Mr.A.S.Abul Kalam Azad,

Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

For R3 : Mr.L.P.Maurya

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the

respondents herein to remove the illegal digital banner erected in front of

petitioner's showroom and further not to grant permission to erect flex

boards, hoardings banners, placards infront of the petitioner's showroom

situated at No.31, TTS Complex, Palani and further initiate necessary

criminal action against the persons involved in the erection of said illegal

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banners under the Tamil Nadu Open Places (Prevention of

Disfigurement) Act, 1959, by considering the petitioner's representation

dated 05.01.2026.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the

respondent police submitted that based upon the petitioner's

representation, an enquiry was conducted and the flex board has been

removed from the place.

3. Since the flex board has been removed, the CSR has been

closed. Hence, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the

fourth respondent, in future if any illegal digital banner is erected in front

of the petitioner's showroom and a complaint is preferred, he shall take

appropriate action against the persons who are erecting the flex board as

per law. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is

closed.

29.01.2026

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WP CRL.(MD). No.129 of 2026

TO

1. The District Collector,

Dindigul Collector Office,

Velunachiyar Valagam,

Thadikombu Road,

Dindgul - 624 004..

2. The Superintendent of Police,

Velu Nachiyar Valaagam,

Gopal Nagar,

Dindigu - 624 004..

3. The Commissioner of Palani Municipality,

Red Cross Road,

Opposite Annamalai Maternity Hospital,

Palani - 624 601..

4. The Inspector of Police,

Palani Town Police Station,

Palani Erode Road,

Anna Nagar,

Palani - 624 601..

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S.SRIMATHY,J

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ORDER

IN

WP CRL.(MD) No.129 of 2026

Date : 29/01/2026

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