Dr.A.R.Abdur Rafeeq,M.D.S,(Ortho) v. The Chairman
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 03-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ and WMP No.19594 of 2026 Dr.A.R.Abdur Rafeeq,M.D.S,(Ortho), 60, 1st floor, TNSCB Complex, Thirumangalam Junction, Anna Nagar West, Chennai-600 040.
..Petitioner Vs
1. The Chairman, Tamilnadu Urban Habitat Development Board, No.5, Kamaraj Salai, Chepauk, Chennai-500 005.
2. The Executive Engineer/ Estate Officer, TN Urban Habitat Development Board, (formerly TN Slum Clearance Board) T.P.Chatram, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai.
..Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Certiorari, to call for the records and to quash the Demand Notice dated 04-03-2026, in Na.Ka.No.0001/Ko.A.A.3/2025, and the consequent Form-B Notice dated 01-04-2026 in Na.Ka. No. NIL, issued by the respondents for evicting Petitioner from his Shop No.60 of the TNSCB Thirumangalam Commercial Complex, Anna Nagar West, Chennai-600 040.
For Petitioner :
Mr.E.J.Ayyappan For Respondents:
Mr.B.Balaji Mr.S.Karthikeyan Standing Counsel
ORDER
The writ petition has been filed challenging the Demand Notice dated 04-03-2026, in Na.Ka.No.0001/Ko.A.A.3/2025, and the consequent Form-B Notice dated 01-04-2026 in Na.Ka. No. NIL, issued by respondents for evicting petitioner from his Shop No.60, situated at TNSCB Thirumangalam Commercial Complex, Anna Nagar West, Chennai-600 040.
2. It is submitted by learned Standing Counsel for respondents that against the very same demand notice, petitioner has already filed an appeal and the same is stated to be pending before the first respondent. He would submit that the petitioner have defaulted in paying the rentals and the appeal itself is with reference to the dispute in the quantum of the rentals that are due. He would submit that petitioner may pay 50% of the dues, which presently works out to Rs.19,41,143/-, within a period of four weeks. He would submit that if the above condition is complied with, the appellant authority shall dispose of the appeal, within a period of four weeks from the date of such compliance, agreed to by learned counsel for petitioner.
3. Recording the same, writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 03-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MRN To
1. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, No.5, Kamaraj Salai, Chepauk, Chennai-500 005.
2. The Executive Engineer/Estate Officer, TN Urban Habitat Development Board, (formerly TN Slum Clearance Board), T.P.Chatram, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai.
MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.
MRN 03-06-2026