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Madras High Court clears retail complex around Cuddalore sports ground
A two-judge bench of the Madras High Court has approved the construction of 110 retail shops around the Manjakuppam playground in Cuddalore, ruling that the structure would serve dual purpose as both a commercial facility and a compound wall for the sporting venue.
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The Madras High Court's bench comprising Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan has granted permission for the retail development project surrounding the Manjakuppam playground in Cuddalore district. The court determined that the 110 proposed shops would fulfill a functional requirement for the playground while generating commercial activity in the area. According to the bench's assessment, the retail shops would effectively serve as a protective boundary wall for the sports facility, combining infrastructure utility with economic development. The decision marks a resolution to the project's legal status, allowing construction to proceed at the designated location. The approval reflects the court's view that the dual-purpose structure addresses both recreational and commercial needs for the locality.