An illegal banner fell on a 23-year-old techie Subashree leading to her death on Thursday. (Photo: Facebook)

The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu government to take disciplinary action against officials for failing to prevent illegal flex boards in Pallikaranai.

It comes after an illegal banner fell on a 23-year-old techie Subashree leading to her death on Thursday.

The incident took place at Pallavaram Thoraipakam radial road.

The high court also directed the state government to pay interim compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the victim's family.

The court said that the money should be recovered from the officials who failed to prevent the illegal flex boards in the city.

A candle light march is being organised for Subashree who was crushed to death by a water tanker in the afternoon in Pallikarnai in Chennai.

The accident was caused after an illegal banner fell on her while she was riding her scooty.