Madras HC orders removal of all permanent flagpoles erected in public places in TN
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Madras HC orders removal of all permanent flagpoles erected in public places in TN

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: In a significant order delivered on Monday, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court directed all political parties, communal and other organisations to remove the permanent flagpoles erected by them in public places and government lands across Tamil Nadu within three months. No authority should grant permission to any political parties or organisation to erect permanent flagpoles in public places in the state, the court added. The order was passed by Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan while dismissing a batch of petitions filed by three persons seeking permission to install flagpoles in public places. The judge observed that erection of flagpoles with or without permission amounts to encroachment of public places, roads, streets etc and causes traffic congestion and inconvenience to the public.

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Madras High Court Upholds Order Directing Political Parties, Other Organisations To Remove Permanent Flagpoles From Govt Lands
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Madras High Court Upholds Order Directing Political Parties, Other Organisations To Remove Permanent Flagpoles From Govt Lands

Live Law  

A division bench of the Madras High Court has upheld the decision of a single judge directing all political parties, communal and other organizations in the State to remove permanent flagpoles erected by them on public places, including national highways, lands belonging to the government, etc. In January this year, Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan directed all political parties in the State …

HC Division Bench upholds order directing removal of permanent flagpoles of political parties, organisations erected at public places
2 weeks, 4 days ago

HC Division Bench upholds order directing removal of permanent flagpoles of political parties, organisations erected at public places

The Hindu  

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday upheld the order passed by a Single Bench of the court directing all political parties and community and religious organisations to remove within 12 weeks permanent flagpoles erected by them at public places across Tamil Nadu. Otherwise, the authorities must remove the flagpoles by serving a two-week notice on those …

Flagpoles must be off Tamil Nadu roads in three months: Madurai Bench of Madras HC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Flagpoles must be off Tamil Nadu roads in three months: Madurai Bench of Madras HC

New Indian Express  

Installation of flagpoles with or without permission amounts to encroachment of public places, roads, streets etc, which lead to traffic congestion and inconvenience to the public, the judge said. There are several criminal cases registered due to disputes over flagpole-related incidents, including selecting the spot and height of the flag mast, the judge said. With regard to temporary installation of …

HC directs political parties, organisations to remove flagpoles in public places
1 month, 3 weeks ago

HC directs political parties, organisations to remove flagpoles in public places

The Hindu  

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday directed all political parties and community and religious organisations to remove within 12 weeks permanent flagpoles erected by them at public places across Tamil Nadu. Political parties and other organisations could erect their permanent flagpoles on their own land after obtaining permission from the authorities. The court said the authorities …

Will Remove Unauthorised 'No Parking' Signs Put Up By Private Building Owners In Public Roads: TN Govt Informs Madras High Court
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Remove Unauthorised 'No Parking' Signs Put Up By Private Building Owners In Public Roads: TN Govt Informs Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Tamil Nadu government has informed the Madras High Court that it would take action to remove all unauthorized and illegal no-parking signs, mud bags, and no parking barricades put up by private building owners in public roads. The petitioner, CS Nandhakumar informed the court that in many streets in Chennai City, owners of multi-storied buildings, apartments, and bungalows were …

Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Steps To Remove "Future" Unauthorised Flag Poles By Political Parties
1 year, 4 months ago

Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Steps To Remove "Future" Unauthorised Flag Poles By Political Parties

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has dismissed a plea seeking to remove all unauthorized flag-poles erected on public roads and other public places and to prevent the erection of unauthorized flag-poles by political parties and other organizations in Tamil Nadu. The bench of Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala and Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy noted that the petitioner, BR Aravindakshan had not given …

Authorities "Afraid" To Act Against Illegal Flag-Masts Erected By Political Parties: Kerala High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Authorities "Afraid" To Act Against Illegal Flag-Masts Erected By Political Parties: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday reiterated its previous observation regarding permanent flag-masts being illegal as per the provisions of the Land Conservancy Act, and expressed its hope that the Government would come out with a policy of removing old masts and inhibiting the erection of new ones in its place.Justice Devan Ramachandran observed that, "solely because they are put …

'There Can't Be Two Laws; One For The Powerful, Another For The Ordinary' : Kerala HC Pulls Up State Over Illegal Flag Posts By Political Parties
3 years, 1 month ago

'There Can't Be Two Laws; One For The Powerful, Another For The Ordinary' : Kerala HC Pulls Up State Over Illegal Flag Posts By Political Parties

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday lashed out at the State government for its incapability to prevent unauthorised flag masts being erected at different parts of the State by political parties, despite its specific and repeated orders against the same.Justice Devan Ramachandran reiterated that every flag post put up without the requisite permission is illegal and that influential people should. …

Unauthorised Flagposts, Boards & Banners To Be Removed Within 30 Days : Kerala High Court Issues Further Directions
3 years, 2 months ago

Unauthorised Flagposts, Boards & Banners To Be Removed Within 30 Days : Kerala High Court Issues Further Directions

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday issued a set of further directions to ensure that no new unauthorised flag posts, banners or boards are installed in the State and to remove the already existing ones within a period of 30 days.Justice Devan Ramachandran found it imperative to notify such guidelines after observing that people had fallen back to their lackadaisical …

Prosecute, penalise those erecting illegal flag poles: HC to Kerala government
3 years, 4 months ago

Prosecute, penalise those erecting illegal flag poles: HC to Kerala government

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: With the 10 days given by it for voluntary removal of illegal flag masts erected across the state coming to an end, the Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the government to invoke provisions of Land Conservancy Act against all flag poles -- which number 42,337 -- in Kerala. On Thursday, the state government told Justice Devan Ramachandran that …

Unauthorised Flag Posts In Public Spaces Erected By Political Bodies: Kerala High Court Seeks State Response
3 years, 5 months ago

Unauthorised Flag Posts In Public Spaces Erected By Political Bodies: Kerala High Court Seeks State Response

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday slammed the practice of political entities setting up flag posts in public spaces without obtaining the requisite permission from the concerned authorities. Justice Devan Ramachandran issued notice to the State and sought its response in the matter while remarking:"The one question that crosses the mind of this court is how an entity is allowed …

Madras High Court Calls for Guidelines to Curb Banners, Flex Boards in Public Places
3 years, 5 months ago

Madras High Court Calls for Guidelines to Curb Banners, Flex Boards in Public Places

News 18  

The Madras High Court on Tuesday called for a comprehensive set of guidelines to discourage the practice of erecting banners and flex boards in public places, which impede pedestrian and vehicular movement. "It would be best if the State could suggest some disincentive or penalty if such temporary constructions are put up at any public space," the first bench of …

Impose Penalty For Construction Of Banners, Cutouts Of Political Leaders In Public Places: Madras HC Directs State
3 years, 5 months ago

Impose Penalty For Construction Of Banners, Cutouts Of Political Leaders In Public Places: Madras HC Directs State

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Tuesday reprimanded the practice of putting up posters, cutouts, banners featuring political leaders for minor functions that impede pedestrian and vehicular movement. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice PD Audikesavalu was adjudicating upon a Public Interest Litigation petition wherein the petitioner had averred that a boy had. A Bench comprising Chief Justice …

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Madras HC directs officials in Tamil Nadu to remove unauthorised flag poles across state by April 1
5 years, 11 months ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Madras HC directs officials in Tamil Nadu to remove unauthorised flag poles across state by April 1

India TV News  

The Madras High Court Monday directed the election officials to remove all unauthorised flag poles of political parties in public places across Tamil Nadu by April 1. The petitioner further claimed there had been clashes due to dispute between rival political parties over flag poles and said using power drilling machines while digging for temporary erection of poles during party …

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