Ramamurthy v. Union Of India

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN AND WMP NO. 12504 OF 2021

1. Ramamurthy S/o. Govindarajulu, No.10, 12th Cross Street, Avvai Nagar, Lawspet, Puducherry.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Union of India Rep. by The Chief Secretary, Government of Union Territory of Puducherry, Secretariat Building, Gobert Avenue, Pondicherry.

2.The Estate Officer Office of the Deputy Collector, (Revenue) South , Villianur, Puducherry.

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PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the entire records pertaining to the order dated 04.09.2013 passed by the 2nd respondent and quash the same and allow the writ petition.

For Petitioner(s):

Mrs.Chitra Sampath Senior Counsel for Mr.R.Sunil Kumar For Respondent(s): No Appearance for R1 & R2

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) The writ on hand has been instituted challenging the eviction proceedings initiated by the Estate Officer under Tamil Nadu Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act. 2.The learned Senior Counsel Mrs.Chitra Sampath appearing for the writ petitioner would submit that in response to the impugned order dated 17.07.2013, the petitioner has already submitted his explanation 2/5

along with the documents to establish that notice has been issued in respect of the property belongs to the petitioner. 3.In view of the above factum, it is imminent that an enquiry is to be conducted by the Estate Officer to adjudicate the facts and thereafter, form an opinion and pass appropriate orders to complete the enforcement actions by following the procedures as contemplated under the Act and Rules. The petitioner may be provided with the personal hearing in order to establish his case before the Estate Officer. The Estate Officer, being a quasi judicial Authority, is empowered to conduct personal hearing and take appropriate decision.

4.In view of the facts and circumstances, the 2nd respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry by providing a personal hearing to the petitioner and thereafter, pass appropriate final orders on merits and in accordance with law. The said exercise is directed to be completed within a period of twelve(12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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5.With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected WMP is also closed. (S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J.)(C.KUMARAPPAN J.) 02-01-2026 kmi Index:Yes Speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.Union of India Rep. by The Chief Secretary, Government of Union Territory of Puducherry, Secretariat Building, Gobert Avenue, Pondicherry.

2.The Estate Officer Office of the Deputy Collector, (Revenue), South , Villianur, Puducherry.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J.

AND C.KUMARAPPAN J.

kmi WP No.11742 of 2021 AND WMP No.12504 of 2021 02-01-2026 5/5