Rathipriya v. The Managing Director
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 01-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ Rathipriya W/o.Mr.(late) Nilavoli No.14 Kamarajar Salai Mylapore Chennai 600004.
..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board No.5 Kamarajar Salai Chennai 600005.
2. The Principle Secretary Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board No.5 Kamarajar Salai Chennai 600005.
3. The Executive Engineer Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board No.5 Kamarajar Salai Chennai 600005.
..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.02.2026 and to direct the 2nd respondents to allot a flat to the petitioner in the Nochikuppam housing scheme.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.M.Madhu Prakash For Respondent(s):
Mr.S,Karthikeyan, Standing Counsel
ORDER
By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
2. The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.02.2026 and to direct the 2nd respondents to allot a flat to the petitioner in the Nochikuppam housing scheme.
3. At the outset, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that petitioner's representation dated 27.02.2026 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed, keeping view the liability criteria and G.O.(Ms).No.224, Housing and Urban and Development (Ku.Ma 1(2)) Department, dated 29.10.2008, after issuing notice to petitioner and any other interested parties, within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.
4. In view of the same, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the respondents to consider the representation dated 27.02.2026 on its own merits, keeping view the liability criteria and G.O. (Ms).No.224, Housing and Urban and Development (Ku.Ma 1(2)) Department, dated 29.10.2008 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner and any other interested persons within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy of the order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the representation and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the representation on its own merits and in accordance with law.
5. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ANU
To
1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board No.5 Kamarajar Salai Chennai 600005.
2. The Principle Secretary Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board No.5 Kamarajar Salai Chennai 600005.
3. The Executive Engineer Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board No.5 Kamarajar Salai Chennai 600005.
MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.
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