The matter relates to a petition by G Gunasekar, a resident here, to Chennai Corporation to demolish an unauthorised construction in the name of a 'Madha Temple' on the street falling under Zone VI of the civic body.
Since there was no action, the petitioner approached the court by filing a public interest writ plea.
Hearing the case, the court said, "Three-and-a-half-months have elapsed and it is confirmed by the learned counsel for the Corporation that nothing has been done as yet."
When it was submitted by the counsel that action in accordance with law will be taken within two weeks in the matter, the bench said it was appropriate to impose cost.
"We, however, consider it appropriate burdening the authorities with costs, favouring the petitioner for not having taken action in time, quantified at Rs 5000 to be paid to the petitioner and recovered from the officer responsible for not having complied with the aforesaid Government Order.