The Times of India 29.10.2010
HC seeks list of city's illegal constructions
CHENNAI: In a significant development, the Madras high court has directed the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) to furnish a list of unauthorised constructions in the city and explain the action taken against the violators.
The first bench comprising Chief Justice M Yusuf Eqbal and Justice T S Sivagnanam gave the interim directive on a public interest writ petition filed by T Solomon of Choolai. As per a CMDA in July this year, 5,000 building violations had taken place in the city over the past three years.
The first bench comprising Chief Justice M Yusuf Eqbal and Justice T S Sivagnanam gave the interim directive on a public interest writ petition filed by T Solomon of Choolai. As per a CMDA in July this year, 5,000 building violations had taken place in the city over the past three years.