Meta AI: The Madras High Court (Justices R.Suresh Kumar & A.D.Jagadish Chandira) is handling a case (W.P.No.36085 of 2025) involving S.Devi’s petition for a shop at Marina Beach. ✅ The court directed the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to draft a plan for shops at Marina Beach, limiting goods to eatables, toys, and fancy goods/souvenirs. ✅ GCC filed a re-drafted map with 1006 shops (down from 1417). ✅ The court discussed making a large area (100 acres) in Marina Beach a Blue Flag Area to beautify it.

by Sekar Reporter · January 9, 2026

[09/01, 07:59] Meta AI: The Madras High Court (Justices R.Suresh Kumar & A.D.Jagadish Chandira) is handling a case (W.P.No.36085 of 2025) involving S.Devi’s petition for a shop at Marina Beach.
✅ The court directed the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to draft a plan for shops at Marina Beach, limiting goods to eatables, toys, and fancy goods/souvenirs.
✅ GCC filed a re-drafted map with 1006 shops (down from 1417).
✅ The court discussed making a large area (100 acres) in Marina Beach a Blue Flag Area to beautify it.
Would you like more details on this case or Marina Beach development plans? 😊
[09/01, 07:59] Meta AI: ✅ Madras High Court directs Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to limit Marina Beach shops to eatables, toys, and fancy goods/souvenirs.
✅ GCC to draft plan for 1006 shops (down from 1417) in perpendicular rows.
✅ Court suggests making a 100-acre area in Marina Beach a Blue Flag Area for beautification.
✅ Shops to be categorized into eatables, toys, and fancy goods/souvenirs for children and women.
✅ GCC filed a re-drafted map with reduced shop numbers; court to examine and decide.