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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 25533

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari, CJ, N.Sathish Kumar, J
AR.Jeyarhuthran – Appellant
Versus
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) – Respondent


Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.A.R.Jeya Rhuthran Party-in-Person
For the Respondents: Mr.Karthick Standing Counsel for R1, Mr.K.Govindarajan Deputy Solicitor General of India for R2, Mr.S.P.Maharajan Spl. Government Pleader for R4 R5 R8 & R9, Mr.T.Senthil Kumar Additional Public Prosecutor for R6 & R7

Table of Content
1. petitioner's broad public interest claims restricted to toll exemptions. (Para 1 , 2 , 3)
2. concessionaire ensures maintenance and lawful fastag toll collection. (Para 5)
3. writ dismissed for lack of pleadings and evidence; directions for compliance. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10)

The petitioner, appearing in person, has filed this writ petition, styled as public interest litigation, seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing respondent Nos.1 and 3 to ensure proper maintenance, safety standards, and upgradation of the Kappalur-Uthangudi (Madurai Outer Ring Road) National Highways commensurate with the toll charges collected; and to ensure smooth, uninterrupted, and hassle-free travel, to the toll-paying commuters and direct all the respondents to prohibit the conduct of political rallies, religious congregations, processions, cultural events, as well as the construction of marriage halls, community halls, commercial complexes, malls, or any similar establishments, and further to revoke any permissions or licenses already granted for such establishments, which are situated abutting or in the immediate vicinity of the Kappalur-Uthangudi (Madurai Outer Ring Road) Na

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