The First Bench of the Madras High Court, led by Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, has directed the Tamil Nadu government to take appropriate action against striking sanitation workers of the Greater Chennai Corporation. This order was issued in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) highlighting road blockages, traffic congestion, and inconvenience caused to vehicle users and the general public due to the strike.
The PIL alleges that the sanitation workers of the Greater Chennai Corporation are on strike to press for their demands, resulting in road blockades, severe traffic jams, and significant inconvenience to the public in Chennai. Taking serious note of the issue, the First Bench of the Madras High Court has instructed the Tamil Nadu government to take lawful measures against the striking workers. The order aims to ensure smooth public movement and maintain public order.
Reason: The strike by sanitation workers has caused road blockages in Chennai, leading to considerable inconvenience for the public.
Court’s Directive: The bench, headed by Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, has urged the government to address the issue promptly and take steps to control the workers’ strike.
Objective of the PIL: The petition seeks to protect public interest by addressing the disruptions caused by road blockages and requests the court’s intervention to mitigate the inconvenience.
The Tamil Nadu government is likely to take the court’s order seriously and implement lawful measures to resolve the situation.