K.Mekala v. The Executive Engineer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated: 08.04.2025 Coram:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY K.Mekala, W/o Mr.M.Subramania, 1/35, Adi Dravidar Colony, Perurchethipalayam, Coimbatore 641 010.

.. Petitioner /versus/ The Executive Engineer And Administrative Officer, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Erode Housing Unit, Sampath Nagar, Collectorate Office, Erode 638 011.

.. Respondent Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 29.11.2024 requesting to re-consider the decision to levy three times the normal rent in respect of House No.D-6 Dharapuram Housing Unit.

For Petitioner :Mr.P.Mohanraj For Respondent :Mr.D.Veerasekaran (TNHB) 1/5

O R D E R

The writ petition is filed with a prayer to consider the petitioner's representation dated 29.11.2024.

2. Upon hearing the Learned Counsel for the petitioner and perusing the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition and the representation, it can be seen that the petitioner's grievance is that when the petitioner occupied the quarters provided by the respondent Board in the official capacity, now after her retirement, by taking into account the transfers that are made in respect of her postings, suddenly thrice the rental value is now claimed and on that basis, No Objection Certificate is not granted. The petitioner therefore had made the present representation pointing out that there is no mandatory condition with reference to 30 kilometres and seeking to re-consider the issue.

3. When the matter came for admission, Mr.D.Veerasekaran, Learned Counsel taking notice would submit that the representation can be considered as per the rules of the respondent in accordance with law. 2/5

4. In view thereof, this writ petition is disposed of with the following terms:

(i) The respondent shall take up the representation dated 29.12.2024 and conducted an enquiry and pass an orders in the manner known to law, after hearing the petitioner.

(ii) The said exercise shall be completed within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of the web copy of the order without waiting for the certified copy of the order.

There shall be no order as to costs.

08.04.2025 bsm To, 1.The Executive Engineer And Administrative Officer, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Erode Housing Unit, Sampath Nagar, Collectorate Office, Erode 638 011.

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2. The Government Advocate, High Court, Madras. D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY,J.

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