A/M. Dhenupureeswarar Thirukoil v. The Executive Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 22.08.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU AND THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE N.MALA and W.M.P.No. 17890 of 2020 A/m. Dhenupureeswar Thirukoil Rep. By its Executive Officer Madambakkam, Chennai - 600 126. ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Executive Officer Town Panchayat Office Madambakkam Chennai 60126

2. Marimuthu ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Madamus, to direct the 1st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.09.2020 and take suitable action in respect of the illegal construction being made by the 2nd respondent on land bearing Door No.18, Kattabomman Street, Madampakkam, Chennai Page 1/5

600126.

For Petitioner : Mr.P. Wilson Topaz for M/s.A.S.Kailasam Associates For Respondents : Mr. P. Gurunathan Additional Government Pleader for R1 No Appearance for R2

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the 1st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.09.2020 and take suitable action in respect of the illegal construction being made by the 2nd respondent on land bearing Door No.18, Kattabomman Street, Madampakkam, Chennai 600126.

2.Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the property belongs to the petitioner/temple and the 2nd respondent has put up unauthorised construction. In this regard, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 18.09.2020 to the 1st respondent to stop the illegal construction, but the same has not been considered. Hence, the present writ petition.

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3. Though notice was served, there was no representation for the 2nd respondent.

4. Learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for R1 would submit that, on inspection, it was found that the 2nd respondent has put up unauthorised construction in the temple land and it comes within the limit of Tambaram Corporation. He further submitted that, the first respondent had initiated action and they will complete the proceedings within a period of four(4) weeks.

5. Considering the above submission, the first respondent is directed to take appropriate action by giving opportunity to all the parties concerned and complete the proceedings, within a period of four(4) from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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6. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (J.N.B,J.) (N.M., J.) Index : Yes / No 22.08.2023 msv To The Executive Officer Town Panchayat Office Madambakkam Chennai 60126 Page 4/5

J. NISHA BANU, J.

and N.MALA,J.

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