Madras High CourtWP(MD)/1524/2026disposed of

S.K.Pandian v. The Member Secretary

2026-01-22Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.1524 of 2026 S.K.Pandian ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Member Secretary, Madurai District Town and Country Planning Authority, Sector -6, Anaiyur-Mudakathan Main Road, Koodalputhur, Madurai.

2. The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to grant planning permission for the petitioner's layout by passing final orders on the petitioner's online Application No.0X1O6IPA dated 02.05.2024 in furtherance of the approval granted by the 1st Respondent in ROC No. 27105/2024/SWP-0X1O6IPA/2024/TCP dated 06.09.2024, within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Mahaboob Athiff For Respondents : M/s.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader for R1 M/s.S.Devasena Standing Counsel for R2

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus directing the second respondent to grant layout approval by issuing final orders on the petitioner's online application dated 02.05.2024 in furtherance of the approval granted by the first respondent on 06.09.2024.

2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner, already technical approval has been granted by the first respondent on 06.09.2024 and when he had approached the second respondent, so far approval has not been granted. Hence, the present writ petition.

3. The learned standing counsel appearing for the second respondent submitted that some objections have been raised by the 3rd parties and they are conducting an inquiry and the second respondent would pass orders.

4. Considering the above said facts, the second respondent is directed to consider the online application submitted by the petitioner and pass orders within a period of 6(six) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4

5. With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

22.01.2026 NCC :yes/No Index :yes/No Internet:yes/No RJR To

1. The Member Secretary, Madurai District Town and Country Planning Authority, Sector -6, Anaiyur-Mudakathan Main Road, Koodalputhur, Madurai.

2. The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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