Madras High CourtWP/17903/2026disposed of

S.Shajahan v. The Managing Director

2026-06-05Honourable Mr.Justice Mohammed Shaffiq4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ S.Shajahan ..Petitioner Vs

1. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, TNHB Office Complex, CIT Nagar, 1st Main Road, Chennai-600 035.

2. The Executive Engineer, Works Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Buildings, Chennai-600 003 ..Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing first respondent to issue a letter of No Objection Certificate (NOC) addressed to second respondent with a copy marked to petitioner in respect of his property situate at Plot No.103 vide patta No.8931 comprised in Survey No.5/3 as per patta New Survey No.5/47 and 5/48 at No.98, Porur Village, Saidapet Taluk, now Maduravoyal Taluk, Chennai admeasuring an total extent of 3200 sq.ft. within a time frame as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.R Abdul Mubeen For Respondents:

Mr.A.M.Ravindranath Jayapaul Standing Counsel for R1

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed for a direction to first respondent to issue a letter of No Objection Certificate (NOC) addressed to second respondent with a copy marked to petitioner in respect of petitioner's property situated at Plot No.103 vide patta No.8931 comprised in Survey No.5/3, as per patta New Survey No.5/47 and 5/48 situated at No.98, Porur Village, Saidapet Taluk, now Maduravoyal Taluk, Chennai admeasuring a total extent of 3200 sq.ft. within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. At the outset, it was submitted by learned Standing Counsel appearing for first respondent that they would consider petitioner's representation dated 09.03.2026 and pass appropriate orders, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, which was agreed to by learned counsel for petitioner.

3. In view thereof, there shall be a direction to first respondent to consider petitioner's representation dated 09.03.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders, in accordance with law, after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner, within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. Accordingly, writ petition stands disposed of. There will be no order as to costs.

05-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MRN To

1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu Housing Board, TNHB Office Complex, CIT Nagar 1st Main Road, Chennai-600 035.

2. The Executive Engineer Works Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Buildings, Chennai-600 003.

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

MRN WP No.17903 of 2026 05-06-2026