Manju Foundations Private Limited v. The District Collector

2024:MHC:5552

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated: 22.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH & WMP.No.35515 of 2023 M/s. Manju Foundations (P) Ltd., Rep. by its Authorized Signatory, K.Kumar, No.8, Sapthaswara Apartment, First Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai 600083 ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Kancheepuram District, Kancheepuram.

2.The Revenue Inspector, Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram District.

3.K.R.Latha ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records in connection with Demand Notice under Section 7 dated 08.09.2023 on the file of 2nd respondent and quash the same and consequential restraining the respondents from proceedings with the impugned demand notice under Section 7 dated 08.09.2023. 1 / 4

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Titus Enock

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed this Writ Petition on 19.12.2023 challenging demand notice in Form 1 dated 08.09.2023 issued under Section 7 of the Revenue Recovery Act, 1864 calling upon the petitioner to remit arrears of a sum of Rs.30,43,009.49. Though the demand notice is dated 08.09.2023, this Writ Petition is filed belatedly, after four months. No explanation is set forth as to what caused the delay. Hence, I am inclined to dismiss this Writ Petition solely for this reason.

2. That apart, the order passed, on which the impugned demand is made is stated to be a subject matter of appeal before the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Appellate Tribunal, Chennai (in short 'Tribunal').

3. This is clear from letter dated Nil received in the Tahsildhar's Office on 20.09.2023, furnished at page 27 of the typed set, citing the aforesaid appeal. In that letter, a representation has been made on behalf of the petitioner citing the appeal filed and seeking interim protection from the Tribunal. The reference in that letter is to the demand notice which is impugned in this Writ Petition. 2 / 4

4. Hence, I am of the categoric view there is no merit in this Writ Petition as clearly the petitioner is approaching multiple fora seeking the same relief. This writ petition is dismissed. No costs.

22.12.2023 sl Index : Yes / No Speaking Order:Yes To 1.The District Collector, Kancheepuram District, Kancheepuram - 631 501.

2.The Tahsildar, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Sriperumbudur - 602 105.

3.The Revenue Inspector, Thirumangalam, Sunguvar Charthiram, Sriperumbudur - 602 106.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Echur B - Circle, Echur - 631 604.

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DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.

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