S.Parthiban v. The Commissioner
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 03-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI S.Parthiban S/o. M. Subramani No. 15/10, Vallalar Street Pulavar Nagar Rangapuram, Sathuvachari Vellore-9 ..Petitioner Vs
1. The Commissioner Vellore Corporation Vellore
2. The Member Secretary Vellore Local Planning Authority Sathuvachari Vellore
3. The Executive officer Dharapadavedu III Grade Municipality Katpadi Taluk, Vellore Presently as Zonal Officer Zonal I, Dharapadavedu, Katpadi Taluk Vellore ..Respondents
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the 1st Respondent herein dated 28.01.2020 in Na.Ka.No. 2707 / 2019 / A-1 and to quash the same and further direct the 1st Respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.12.2019.
For Petitioner:
Mr.Mukunth for M/s.Sarvabhauman Associates For Respondents:
No Appearance for R1 & R2 Mr.M.Sivavarthanan for R3 Government Counsel
ORDER
The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner had purchased the subject matter of the property and after obtaining planning permission constructed a house thereon. Subsequently, the 1s respondent withdrew the planning approval by the impugned order dated 28.01.2020. Aggrieved by the same, the present writ petition has been filed. 2.In view of the above, liberty is granted to the petitioner to approach the competent civil court for appropriate relief. If the petitioner succeeds in the civil suit, he shall be at liberty to approach the competent authority for approval of the building already constructed by him.
3.Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 03-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Uma To
1. The Commissioner Vellore Corporation Vellore
2. The Member Secretary Vellore Local Planning Authority Sathuvachari Vellore
3. The Executive officer Dharapadavedu III Grade Municipality Katpadi Taluk Vellore Presently as Zonal Officer Zonal I, Dharapadavedu, Katpadi Taluk Vellore
M.DHANDAPANI, J.
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