M.Thangarajan v. The Secretary To Government

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER W.P.No s.4174 and 4723 of 2024 AND W.M.P.Nos.4478, 4480, 4482, 5162, 5163, 5164 OF 2024

1. M.Thangarajan

2. K.M.Ponnampoosari

3. M.Shanmugam

4. Varma Constructions Private Limited, Rep. By Its Managing Director P.Vijayavarman, Vijay Towers, 68, Kitchipalayam Main Road, Salem-636 001.

..Petitioner(s) -vs1. The Secretary To Government Housing And Urban Development Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Managing Director, Koyambedu, Chennai-600 107.

Salem Housing Unit, Ayyanthirumaligai Main Road, Salem-636 008.

4. S.Karmegam IAS The Director Collector, Room No.101, First Floor, Collectorate, Salem-636 001.

..Respondent(s)

WP No. 4723 of 2024

1. Krishnammal

2. Sivasundaravadivelan

3. Sakunthala

4. Varma Constructions Private Limited Rep By Its Managing Director R.Vijayavarman 68, Kitchipalayam Main Road, Vijay Towers, Salem-01.

..Petitioner(s) -vs1. The Secretary to Government Housing And Urban Development Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-09.

2. The Managing Director Koyambedu, Chennai-107.

Salem Housing Unit, Ayyanthirumaligai Main Road, Salem- 08

4. Special Tahsildar (L.A) Neighbourhood Scheme, Salem-08.

5. Thiru.S.Karmegam, IAS The District Collector, Room No.101, First Floor, Collectorate, Salem-01.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: To call for the records of the 3rd respondent comprised in Notice dated 03.11.2023 and 20.11.2023 and quash the same and consequently issue a mandamus forbearing the respondents, their officers, employees, subordinates or any person claiming or action under them from in any manner interfering with the petitioners peaceful possession and enjoyment of his land admeasuring 2.42 Acres

comprised in S.F. No.81/2A situated in Ayyamperumalpatti Village, District Salem.

W.P,No.4723 of 2024 Prayer: To call for the records of the 4th Respondent comprised in demolition notice dated 21.11.2023 and quash the same and consequently issue a mandamus forbearing the respondents, their officers, employees, subordinates or any person claiming or acting under them from in any manner interfering with the petitioners peaceful possession and enjoyment of his land admeasuring 0.37 Acres comprised in S.F.No.81/2C situated in Ayyamperumalpatti Village District, Salem.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.P.Sankara Narayanan, Senior Counsel For Mr.N.P.Vijaykumar For Respondent(s):

Mr.T.Arunkumar, Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1 R2 to R4 - No Appearance ***** C O M M O N O R D E R (Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) When these matters are taken up for hearing, learned counsel for the petitioners would submit that nothing survives for adjudication in these writ petitions and the matters may be closed. He has also filed a memo dated 25.03.2026 to that effect.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J.

AND K.SURENDER J.

AR In view of the above submission, these Writ Petitions stand closed. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.

(S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.) 25-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order AR To:

1. The Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-09.

2. The Managing Director Koyambedu, Chennai-107.

Salem Housing Unit, Ayyanthirumaligai Main Road, Salem- 08

4. The Special Tahsildar (L.A) Neighbourhood Scheme, Salem-08.

5. Thiru.S.Karmegam, IAS The District Collector, Room No.101, First Floor, Collectorate, Salem-01.

W.P.Nos.4174 and 4723 of 2024