The Commr.Corporation Of Madurai vs Dr.I.Ismail And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the powers of the Commissioner of Madurai regarding unauthorized construction, clarifying that under Section 4(3) of the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, the authority to regularize violations exceeding 2000 sq. ft. lies with the Director of Town and Country Planning, not the Commissioner. The Court directed the Director to consider the appeal of Respondent No.1, ensuring all parties are heard, and restrained the Municipal Corporation from taking coercive action until a decision is made. The appeal was disposed of accordingly, and the contempt petition was dismissed.