V. Maheshwari v. S. Ponrowthri
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 12-06-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE J. NISHA BANU AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN W.A.Nos. 1483 of 2025 and 3296 of 2024 and C.M..P No. 11407 of 2025
1. V. Maheshwari Propreitrix, M/S.PVN Power Lines, Plot No. 134, Woemn Industrial Park, Sidco, Karuppur, Salem -636 011.
Appellant(s) Vs
1. S. Ponrowthri W/O. M.Sureshkumar, No. 9,East 2.The General Manager, Development Corporation Ltd, SIDCO Corporate Office, Thiru.Vi.Ka.
Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai -600 032.
3.The Branch Manager TANSIDCO, Industrial Estate, Five Road, Salem 636 004
Respondent(s) CMP No. 11407 of 2025
1. V. Maheshwari Propreitrix, M/S.PVN Power Lines, Plot No. 134, Woemn Industrial Park, Sidco, Karuppur, Salem -636 011.
Appellant(s) Vs
1. S. Ponrowthri W/O. M.Sureshkumar, No. 9,East 2.The General Manager, Development Corporation Ltd, SIDCO Corporate Office, Thiru.Vi.Ka.
Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai -600 032.
3.The Branch Manager TANSIDCO, Industrial Estate, Five Road, Salem 636 004 Respondent(s) WA No. 3296 of 2024
1. V. Maheshwari Propreitrix, M/S.PVN Power Lines, Plot No. 134, Woemn Industrial Park, Sidco, Karuppur, Salem -636 011.
Appellant(s)
Vs
1. Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd Rep.By Its Managing Director, Thiru.Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai -600 032.
2.The General Manager, Development Corporation Ltd, Thiru.Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai -600 032.
3.The Branch Manager, Development Corporation Ltd, (Tansidco)Inustrial Estate, Five Road, Salem -636 004.
4.S.Ponrowthri, W/O. M.Sureshkumar, No. 9,East 5.M.Sathishkumar S/O.Late.C.K.Mani And Late Kuppulakshmi, No. 9, East Paramanur, Mayor Nagar, 3rd Street, Salem -636 007.
6.M.Sureshkumar S/O.Late.C.K.Mani And Late Kuppulakshmi, No. 9, East Paramanur, Mayor Nagar, 3rd Street, Salem -636 007.
Respondent(s) PRAYER in WA No. 3296 of 2024 To set-aside the order dated 09.09.2024 made in W.P.No. 26572 / 2024. PRAYER in To set aside the order dated 16.06.2023 made in WP No. 12678 of 2023 WA No. 3296 of 2024 For Appellant(s):
Mr.V.P.Sengottuvel Senior Counsel for Mr.S.Arjun For Respondent(s):
M/s.S.Sithara, Senior Counsel for R1 to R3 M/s A.R. Suresh for R4 to R6 For Appellant(s):
Mr.V.P.Sengottuvel Senior Counsel for Mr.S.Arjun For Respondent(s):
M/s.A.R.Suresh for R1 M/s.S.Sithara, Senior Counsel For R2 and R3 COMMON JUDGMENT (Judgment of the Court was delivered by J.NISHA BANU J.) Since the issue involved in both the writ appeals are one and the same, they are disposed of by this Common Judgment. The Writ Appeal in W.A.No.1483 of 2025 is filed to set aside the order dated 16.06.2023 made in W.P.No.12678 of 2025 and the Writ Appeal in W.A.No.3296 of 2024 is filed to set aside the order dated 09.09.2024 made in W.P.No.26572 of 2024 passed by this Court.
2. When the matters are taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the appellant submits that a Civil Suit in O.S.No.31 of 2021 is already pending before the District Court, Salem, and it is not in dispute that the appellant is in possession of the property.
3. In this circumstance, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, since there is dispute regarding ownership of the appellant, direct the learned District Judge, Salem, to dispose of the suit in O.S.No.31 of 2021, within a period of six (6) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Till disposal of the suit, the respondents shall not precipitate the issue.
4. With the above directions, these Writ Appeals are disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.
(J.NISHA BANU J.) (M.JOTHIRAMAN J.) 12-06-2025 ASI To
1. The District Judge, Salem.
2.S. Ponrowthri W/o. M.Sureshkumar, No. 9,East
3. The General Manager, Development Corporation Ltd, SIDCO Corporate Office, Thiru.Vi.Ka.
Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai -600 032.
4.The Branch Manager TANSIDCO, Industrial Estate, Five Road, Salem 636 004.
5.The General Manager, Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd, SIDCO Corporate Office, Thiru.Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai -600 032.
J.NISHA BANU J.
AND M.JOTHIRAMAN J.
ASI W.A. Nos. 1483 of 2025 and 3296 of 2024 C.M..P No. 11407 of 2025 12-06-2025