Madras High CourtWP(MD)/18208/2026disposed of

Vaigai A Block Kudirupor Nalasangam v. The State Of Tamilnadu

2026-06-29Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani7 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.06.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Vaigi A Block Kudirupor Nalasangam Rep. by its Secretary.

... Petitioner(s) vs.

1. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Fort St.George, Chennai.

2. The Director of Municipal Administration, No.75, Santhome High Road, Mrc Nagar, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai.

3. The Director of Town and Country Planning, Directorate of Town and Country Planning, Koyembedu, Chennai.

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4. The Assistant Director of Town and Country Planning, Madurai District Town and Country Planning Office, Madurai.

5. The Madurai Corporation, Rep. by its Commissioner, Aringiar Anna Maligai, Madurai.

6. The City Town Planning Officer, Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 5 and 6 to grant planning approval for the petitioners development and building permission by passing final orders on the petitioners single window portal online application corresponding to QOKWTVBB/SWP/2025 dated 15.09.2025 within the time that maybe stipulated by this Honble Court in light of the approval granted by the 4th respondent in ROC.No. QOKWTVBB/SWP/2025/2026/TCP dated 27.03.2026.

For Petitioner : Mr.R. Rameez Ajmal Khan For R5 & R6 : Mr.K.K.Kannan, Standing Counsel For R1 to R4 : Mr.M.Mahaboob Athiff, Counsel for State 2/7

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents 5 and 6 to grant planning approval for the petitioner's development and building permission by passing final orders on the petitioner's application submitted through the Single Window Portal, bearing reference No. QOKWTVBB/SWP/2025 dated 15.09.2025, within such time as may be fixed by this Court, in the light of the approval already granted by the fourth respondent in ROC No.QOKWTVBB/SWP/2025/2026/TCP dated 27.03.2026.

2. Heard Mr.R. Rameez Ajmal Khan, learned counsel for the petitioner; Mr.M.Mahaboob Athiff, learned Counsel for the State, appearing on behalf of respondents 1 to 4 and Mr.K.K.Kannan, learned Standing Counsel, appearing on behalf of respondents 1 and 2.

3. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

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4. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner association had submitted an online application on 01.09.2025 seeking revision of the original layout under Sections 49 and 54 of the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971. Subsequently, the third respondent issued revised layout approval and requested the fifth respondent Corporation to issue final approval. The grievance of the petitioner is that, despite the statutory planning authority having granted approval for the revised layout, the fifth respondent Corporation has not passed final orders. The petitioner has also submitted an online application dated 15.09.2025 through the Single Window Portal seeking planning approval and building permission. Since no action has been taken on the said application, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition before this Court.

5. The learned counsel further submitted that it would suffice if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's online application dated 15.09.2025 and pass appropriate orders thereon within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

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6. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case and without going into the merits of the case, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents, to consider the application of the petitioner dated 15.09.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. Such exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 29.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes PKN 5/7