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M.Karthikeyan v. Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority

2025-03-17Honourable Mr Justice J.Sathya Narayana Prasad4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-03-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE J.SATHYA NARAYANA PRASAD M.Karthikeyan, S/o.M.D.G.Mohanevel, No.36, Gandhi Street, Athipatti, Ponneri, Chennai 601 203.

Petitioner(s) Vs Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Rep. by its Member Secretary, No.1 Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India seeking for an issuance of writ of mandamus, to direct the respondent to refund the sum of Rs.2,10,000/- with 9 percentage interest from 15.10.2013 till the date of payment to the petitioner.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr M.Rajasekhar For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.Thamarai Selvan Standing Counsel

ORDER

The writ petition is filed to direct the respondent to refund the sum of Rs.2,10,000/- with 9 percentage interest from 15.10.2013 till the date of payment to the petitioner.

2.

Learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner was allotted shop under discretionary quota, which was subsequently cancelled and no possession was given. Since no shop was allotted, the petitioner seeks refund of Earned Money Deposit amount of Rs.2,10,000/- with 9% interest from 15.10.2013 till the date of payment to the petitioner. 3.

Learned Counsel for the petitioner would further submit that the petitioner has given representation dated 01.07.2024, to the respondent to refund the above said amount with 9% interest from 15.10.2013 and the same was not considered by the respondent till date. 4.

Mr.R.Thamarai Selvan, the learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the sole respondent Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority. 5.

Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.

6.

The respondent is directed to consider the above said representation of the petitioner dated 01.07.2024, after giving due notice to the petitioner, opportunity of personal hearing and pass appropriate orders on merits, in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. This writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs. 17-03-2025 veda Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Represented by its Member Secretary, No.1 Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008.

J.SATHYA NARAYANA PRASAD., J.

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