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M.Thilaka v. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority,

2026-04-15Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE M.Thilaka ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Rep. by its Member Secretary, No.1, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008

2. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Rep. by its Member Secretary, No.1, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008

3. The Market management committee Rep. by its Chief Administrative officer Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex, Koyambedu, Chennai-600 092 ..Respondent(s) directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 14.03.2026 and to execute and handover the draft sale deed in respect of Shop No.TD-83(RCS) and also to handover the possession of the same to the petitioner within the time limit prescribed by this Honble Court. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Raja Sekhar For Respondent(s):

Mr.B.Sanjay Balachander,SC For R1 & R2 (CMDA)

Order This writ petition has been filed to direct respondents 1 and 2 to execute and handover the draft sale deed in respect of shop No.TD-83(RCS) and also to handover the possession of the same to the petitioner, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2.The petitioner had given representation on 14.03.2026 to the respondents for the aforesaid purpose. Since the said representation has not been considered by the respondents, the petitioner has filed this writ petition. 3.Mr.B.Sanjay Balachandar, learned Standing Counsel accepts notice on behalf of respondents 1 and 2. Ms.P.Veena Suresh, learned Standing Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the third respondent. 4.This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.

5.No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner's representation, as stated supra, is considered, on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing all the necessary parties, which include the encroacher by name Mr.Manivannan, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

6.For the foregoing reasons, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the first respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation dated 14.03.2026 requesting the respondents to execute and handover the draft sale deed in respect of shop No.TD-83(RCS) and also to handover the possession of the same to the petitioner, after hearing all the necessary parties, which include the encroacher by name Mr.Manivannan and after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

15-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VGA To

1. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Rep. by its Member Secretary, No.1, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008

2. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Rep. by its Member Secretary, No.1, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008

3. The Market management committee Rep. by its Chief Administrative officer Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex, Koyambedu, Chennai-600 092

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

VGA 15-04-2026