S.Gokul v. The Greater Chennai Corproation

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.03.2026 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN S.Gokul Old No.221/9, New No 268/2, Sri Varisaashwat, Race Course Road, Coimbatore South, Coimbatore - 641 018.

Petitioner Vs 1.The Greater Chennai Corporation Rep. by its Commissioner, Ripon Building, Chennai - 600 003.

2.The Assistant Commissioner (GA & P) General Department, Greater Chenani Corporation, Ripon Building, Chennai - 600 003.

3.The Zonal Officer Zone 9, Greater Chennai Corporation, No 4, 4th Cross Street, Lake View Road, Nungambakakm, Chennai - 600 034.

4.The Special Officer Mudhalvarin Mugavari Department, Secretairat, Chennai - 600 009.

5.B.Usha W/o.Balasundraram, No 1182, TNHB Colony, 97th Lane, Velachery, Chennai - 600 042.

Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing respondents to conduct immediate inspection of the 3rd respondent's property and to initiate enforcement action, including stop-work, lock and seal, and demolish of construction raised in violation of FSI and setback norms with further directions to the respondents to complete such action within a time-bound period.

For Petitioner:

Mr.A.Gokula Krishna (through Video-Conferencing) For Respondents:

Mr.D.B.R.Prabhu Standing Counsel for R1 to R3 Ms.Akia Rajendran Government Advocate for R4

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) The grievance of the petitioner is that the fifth respondent, who is the owner of the adjacent property, is putting up construction in gross violation of the sanctioned building plan and

the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules. In this regard, even though the petitioner has already submitted a representation on 12.9.2025 to the first respondent/Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, till date the respondent authorities have not taken any action.

2. Learned counsel for the respondent/Corporation fairly submitted that, in case the representation of the petitioner has not been decided, the same shall be decided in accordance with law by giving an opportunity to all the parties concerned within four weeks.

3. In view of the aforesaid submission made by learned counsel for respondent/Corporation, we direct respondent Nos.1 to 3 to decide the representation within a period of four weeks and pass a reasoned and speaking order after giving opportunity of hearing to all concerned.

4. Writ petition is disposed of with the aforesaid directions. There shall be no order as to costs.

We make it clear that we have not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter.

(SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI,CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J) 10.03.2026 Index :

Yes/No :

Yes/No sasi To:

1.The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation Ripon Building, Chennai 600 003 2.The Assistant Commissioner (GA & P) General Department, Greater Chenani Corporation, Ripon Building, Chennai 600 003 3.The Zonal Officer Zone 9, Greater Chennai Corporation, No 4, 4th Cross Street, Lake View Road, Nungambakakm, Chennai 600 034 4.The Special Officer Mudhalvarin Mugavari Department, Secretairat, Chennai 600 009

THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN,J.

(sasi) 10.03.2026