HC directs authorities to remove unauthorised poles, installations

MADURAI The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the authorities concerned to remove unauthorised poles and other installations, in Madurai district, particularly along Mattuthavani-Othakadai highway stretch. A Division Bench of Justices P. Velmurugan and K.K.

Ramakrishnan directed the authorities to inspect the electric lines installed in Madurai district particularly along the highway stretch and remove the unauthorised poles and the other installations. The court directed the authorities to file a detailed report on or before November 25. The court was hearing the public interest litigation filed in 2025 by A.

Radhakrishnan who sought a direction to the authorities concerned to remove the unauthorised poles and cable wires running through the electric lines in Madurai district, particularly at Mattuthavani to Othakadai highway stretch.