K.Ranganathan v. Principal Secretary

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05.07.2023 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.SANJAY V.GANGAPURWALA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.D.AUDIKESAVALU K.Ranganathan ..

Petitioner Vs.

1. Principal Secretary Government of Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development Fort St. George Chennai 600 009.

2. Commissioner of Town and Country Planning Chennai 600 002.

3. Secretary Mahabalipuram Local Planning Authority Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram District.

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Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Declaration declaring the G.O.Ms.No.94, Housing and Urban Development (UD4(1) Department dated 12.06.2009 passed by the first respondent by invoking the powers conferred by Section 91 and Sub-section (4) of Section 32 of Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971 as ultra vires and unconstitutional.

For the Petitioner : No appearance For the Respondents : Mrs.R.Anitha Special Government Pleader for Respondents 1 & 2

ORDER

(Made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) The matter is of the year 2009. On 03.07.2023, when the matter was called out, none appeared for the petitioner. The matter was adjourned today.

2. Today also, none appears for the petitioner.

3. The petitioner is challenging the Government Order regarding re-classification of land. As none appears for the petitioner, the writ petition is dismissed. There will be no order as to costs. (S.V.G., CJ.) (P.D.A., J.) 05.07.2023 Index :

Yes/No :

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To

1. Principal Secretary Government of Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development Fort St. George Chennai 600 009.

2. Commissioner of Town and Country Planning Chennai 600 002.

3. Secretary Mahabalipuram Local Planning Authority Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram District.

THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND P.D.AUDIKESAVALU, J.

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