S.Subbiah v. The Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.07.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Subbiah ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Tuticorin Corporation, Tuticorin.

2.The Executive Engineer and Administrative Officer, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Tirunelveli Housing Unit, Tirunelveli.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to consider the representation dated 22.04.2015 and direct the first respondent to approve the petitioner's building plan for the petitioner's house site bearing Plot No.MIG C 66 measuring 1487.50 sq. ft which is situated in Survey No.127/2B part of Sankaraperi Village, Tuticorin within a stipulated time as prescribed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Muthu Vinayagam For Respondents : Mr.Anandakumar for R1 : Mr.Veluchamy for R2 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner applied to the first respondent for building plan approval. Since it was not considered, the present writ petition came to be filed.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned standing counsel submitted that during the intervening period, Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 had come into force. It is stated by the learned standing counsel that if the petitioner submits an online application under the said Rules, the application will be considered and disposed of on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks after receipt of the application.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 28.07.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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