Tamilmani v. The Chairman

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 22.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Tamilmani . . . Petitioner Vs.

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Clearance Board, Triplicane, Chennai-600005. . . . Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondent to consider Representation dated 31.01.2023 to correct petitioner's name in the allotment order dated 16.03.1988, Tenement No.32, Block no.6, Survey No.2 to the extent of 19.95 sq.m at M.Benkatauram, Saidapettai, Chennai. For Petitioner : M/s.N.Suriyamuthu For Respondents : Mrs.K.Indumathy Venkatesh, Standing Counsel for TNSCB

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction to the respondent to consider the representation dated 31.01.2023 seeking to correct the petitioner's name in the allotment order dated 16.03.1988 in respect of the aforesaid property.

2. Mrs.K.Indumathy Venkatesh, learned standing counsel for the respondent takes notice on behalf of the respondent.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that he was allotted a housing flat by the Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board vide allotment order wherein, the petitioner's name has been wrongly mentioned as Daniel S/o Vajravel instead of Tamilmani S/o Vajravel. In order to rectify the said error, the petitioner has made a representation dated 31.01.2023. However, the said representation is still pending consideration. Hence, this Writ Petition has been filed.

4. Though very many grounds have been raised, however, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that it would suffice if this Court issues a direction to the Respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 31.01.2023 seeking to rectify the error made in the allotment order and pass orders on merits within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.

5. Learned standing counsel appearing for the respondent has no objection to the said order being passed.

6. In view of the limited relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 31.01.2023 seeking to rectify the error made in the allotment order as to the petitioner's name and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date receipt of a copy of this order. M.DHANDAPANI, J

NHS

7. This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the aforesaid direction. There shall be no order as to costs. 22.06.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NHS To The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Clearance Board, Triplicane, Chennai-600005.

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