Madras High CourtWP/15551/2026disposed of

N.Vivekanandhan v. The Secretary To Government

2026-04-27Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE WP No. 15551 of 2026 and WMP. No.16756 of 2026

1. N.Vivekanandhan

2. R.Shankaranarayanan ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Secretary To Government Municipal Administration and Water supply Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009

2. The Commissioner Virudhachalam Municipality, Virudhachalam, Cuddalore District ..Respondent(s) Directing the 2nd respondent to follow the Rule 316 (11) (a) contemplated under Tamilnadu urban Local Bodies Act (Amended) Act 2023 and 2024 and give preferential rights to the petitioners while conducting the auction and allotting the newly constructed bus stand shops at Ariyalur. For Petitioner(s):

Ms.D.Kamachi For Respondent(s):

Dr.T.Seenivasan,SGP Order WMP. No.16756 of 2026 is ordered subject to the payment of separate court fee.

2.This writ petition has been filed to direct the second respondent to grant preferential rights to the petitioners while conducting an auction for the allotment of shops in the newly constructed bus stand complex at Ariyalur. 3.According to the petitioners, as per Rule 316(11)(a) of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Rules, they are entitled for preferential allotment in the newly constructed bus stand complex at Ariyalur. 4.Dr.T.Seenivasan, learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. On instructions, he would submit that the petitioners have not produced the relevant documents in support of their request for the grant of preferential allotment in the allotment of the shops in the newly constructed bus stand complex at Ariyalur.

5.Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners shall produce all the required documents to the respondents to satisfy the requirements of Rule 316(11)(a) of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Rules in order to enable the petitioners to get preferential rights in the shops newly constructed by the respondents.

6.Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of by permitting the petitioners to submit a fresh representation to the respondents to consider the

request for preferential allotment in respect of the shops at the newly constructed bus stand complex at Ariyalur in accordance with Rule 316(11)(a) of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Rules along with the supporting documents within a period of 2 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of the said representation from the petitioner within the stipulated time, the second respondent shall consider the same, on merits and in accordance with law and take a final decision by passing a final order as to whether the petitioners are entitled for preferential allotment or not in respect of the shops at the newly constructed bus stand complex at Ariyalur, within a period of four weeks thereafter. No costs.

27-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VGA To

1. The Secretary To Government Municipal Administration and Water supply Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009

2. The Commissioner Virudhachalam Municipality, Virudhachalam, Cuddalore District

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

VGA 27-04-2026