The petition has been filed by advocate N Rukmangathan, a resident of Korattur, who sought a direction to the Corporation Commissioner to take action to clear encroachments in the areas declared as non-vending zones in the Government of Tamil Nadu Gazette notification dated July 24, 2025.

According to the petitioner, the Government notification had identified 150 vending zones and 188 non-vending zones within the Greater Chennai Corporation limits. However, several shops and street vendors continue to function in the non-vending areas even months after the notification, causing inconvenience to pedestrians.

He stated that despite submitting complaints and representations to the Corporation authorities, including a written representation on December 4, 2025, no effective action has been taken to remove the encroachments. He also alleged that officials have failed to enforce the rules due to administrative inaction and political influence.

The petitioner particularly highlighted the situation on Pantheon Road in Zone 5 (Royapuram), which has been declared a non-vending zone. A maternity hospital located on the road receives more than 10,000 visitors daily, but the presence of roadside shops near the hospital entrance allegedly causes severe hardship to patients and the public.