R.Jaffarkhan v. The Governemnt Of Tamilnadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.02.2025 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR and W.M.P.Nos.35806 & 35807 of 2024 R.Jaffar Khan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.Greater Corporation of Chennai, Represented by its Commissioner, Rippon Buildings, Chennai - 600 003.

3.The Executive Engineer, Zone 5, Greater Corporation of Chennai, Seven Wells, Chennai - 600 001.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd

respondents to remove the lock and seal (de-seal) put up by the 3rd respondent on 21.09.2023 at the premises bearing Old Door No.7, New Door No.13-Meera Labai Street, Broadway, Chennai - 600 001 so as to enable the petitioner to carryout the rectification/violations of the constructions in the building put up and to restore the building as per the prevailing planning rules immediately by granting reasonable time. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Mohan For R2 & R3 : Mr.E.C.Ramesh Standing Counsel [For Greater Chennai Corporation]

O R D E R

[Order of the Court is made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.] Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this Writ Petition and he has also made an endorsement to that effect.

2. In view of the endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the Writ Petition stands dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. [S.M.S., J.] [K.R.S., J.] 03.02.2025 Index : Yes Speaking order / Non-speaking order Jeni To 1.The Secretary to Government, The Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Commissioner, Greater Corporation of Chennai, Rippon Buildings, Chennai - 600 003.

3.The Executive Engineer, Zone 5, Greater Corporation of Chennai, Seven Wells, Chennai - 600 001.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

AND K.RAJASEKAR, J.

Jeni 03.02.2025