Here's a quick rundown: V. Suganya, who lives in Avinashi in Tirupur, has been given until January 18, 2026, to move off a public road. The High Court of Madras, led by Judge V. Lakshminarayanan, made this decision on December 16, 2025. Let's break down what happened.
Back on August 5, 2024, the court had already given V. Suganya six months to clear the road. This deadline was supposed to help open up roads for everyone to use in Avinashi, a town in Tirupur District. The idea was to make sure that everyone could use the roads without any problems.
"The court had given a period of six months, which expired a while ago."
Suganya's lawyer, Mr. U. Gokulakrishnan, asked the court for an extra six months to move off the road. This request came up in January 2025, but by December, the road was still blocked. Extending the time by another six months would mean the road would stay blocked until June 2026.
Judge V. Lakshminarayanan wasn't really interested in giving more time. He pointed out that the road needed to be open for everyone to use. However, he did agree to a short extension until Pongal, an important festival in Tamil Nadu, which falls on January 18, 2026.
"Time is extended till 18.01.2026. If the petitioner does not move by then, the authorities should take immediate action."
If Suganya doesn't clear the road by the new deadline, the local officials, including the Tahsildar and Block Development Officer of Avinashi Taluk, have been told to make sure the road is free of any blockages.
This case highlights the balance between individual needs and what’s best for everyone.
