V.Mani Vembusekar v. Government Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05.06.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.K.R.SHRIRAM, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN and W.M.P.No.7764 of 2025 V.Mani Vembusekar ... Petitioner -vs1. Government of Tamilnadu, by its Principal Secretary, Municipal and Water Administration, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

2. Government of Tamil Nadu, Directorate of Rural Development, by its Director, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Floor, C & E Market Road, Koyembedu, Chennai 600 107.

3. Government of Tamil Nadu, By its District Collector, District Collector Office, Namakkal 637 003.

4. Rasipuram Municipality, by its Municipal Commissioner, Rasipuram, Namakkal District 637 408.

5. Rasipuram Panchayat Union, by its BDO, Rasipuram, Namakkal District 637 408.

6. R.Bhaskar .. Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 2 and 3 to take action on the representation of the petitioner dated 17.12.2024 to cancel the approval granted for conversion of ayacut lands in Anaipalayam Village, Rasipuram Taluk, into layouts in the name of Padayappa Nagar. For Petitioner :

Mr.J.Srinivasa Mohan for TVJ Associates For Respondents :

Mr.A.Edwin Prabakar State Govt. Pleader for RR 1 to 3 :

Mr.S.Rajesh Govt. Advocate for R-4 :

Mr.M.Habeeb Rahman Govt. Advocate for R-5 :

Mr.R.Sengottuvel Senior Counsel for Mr.K.R.Nishanth for R-6 * * * * *

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) The petition came to be filed on 18.02.2025 in view of the inaction of respondent No.3 in considering the representation dated 17.12.2024.

2. Sri.Prabakar states, the representation shall be considered and appropriate orders will be passed by respondent No.3, on or before 31.07.2025. Sri.Prabakar further states that before passing any order, a personal hearing will be given to petitioner and respondent No.6, notice whereof shall be communicated at least seven working days before the date of hearing.

3. Should any of the parties wish to file any submissions/documents, they may do so. Sri.Sengottuvel appearing for respondent No.6 states that the permission has already been granted by respondent No.3. Sri.Srinivasa Mohan for petitioner states that it is petitioner's case that no permission could be granted. All the points will be considered by respondent No.3, who shall pass a reasoned order dealing with all submissions of the parties.

We clarify that we have expressed no opinion on the merits of the matter. Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the interim application stands closed. (K.R.SHRIRAM, CJ.) (SUNDER MOHAN, J.) 05.06.2025 Index : Yes/No : Yes/No sra

To

1. The Principal Secretary to Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Municipal and Water Administration, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

2. The Director, Government of Tamil Nadu, Directorate of Rural Development, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Floor, C & E Market Road, Koyembedu, Chennai 600 107.

3. The District Collector District Collector Office, Namakkal 637 003.

4. The Municipal Commissioner, Rasipuram Municipality, Rasipuram, Namakkal District 637 408.

5. The Block Development Officer, Rasipuram Panchayat Union, Rasipuram, Namakkal District 637 408.

The Hon'ble Chief Justice and Sunder Mohan, J.

(sra) 05.06.2025