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Mrs.K.Shanmuga Rajam v. The District Collector

Madras HC5 Dec 2022WP/15098/2021

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What is this about?

Petitioner filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus to direct respondents to inspect his township and extend a road to 40 feet as per DTCP approval. The court directed the respondents to conduct the inspection within three months from the date of the order and disposed of the petition.

What did the court decide?

Direction given to respondents to inspect the township within three months and take action if violations are found.

Mrs.K.Shanmuga Rajam Vs The District Collector — Public Procurement and Tenders | Madras HC (2022)

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W.P.No.15098 of 2021

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED :05.12.2022

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CORAM:

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR

W.P.No.15098 of 2021

K.Shanmuga Rajam

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The District Collector Collectorate, First Floor Kancheepuram 631501

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2.The Thasildar Kuttu Road, Kundrathur Chennai 600069

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3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Collectorate, First floor Kancheepuram 631501

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4.The Block Development Officer, Kundrathur Kuttu Road, Kundrathur Chennai 600 069

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5.Village Administrative Officer, Kundrathur 55, Kundrathur – Sriperumbudur Road Thandalam, 600069

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6.Directorate of Town and Country Planning Chengalvarayan Building Fourth floor, 807, Anna Salai Chennai 600002 ... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1^st and 2^nd respondent to consider the representation made by the petitioner through letter dated 04.11.2020 and subsequently conduct inspection over the said township, in the name of “S.C.C. Anthony Pillai Nagar” thereby extend the road to 40 feet as stated in the DTCP approval bearing number 428/98.

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For Petitioner : Mr.Leelesh Sundaram for Nathan and Associates

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For Respondents : Mrs.R.Anitha

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O R D E R

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The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India

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praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1^st and 2^nd respondent to consider the representation made by the petitioner through letter dated 04.11.2020 and subsequently conduct inspection over the said township, in the name of “S.C.C. Anthony Pillai Nagar” thereby

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extend the road to 40 feet as stated in the DTCP approval bearing number 428/98.

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2.It is the case of the writ petitioner that he is the resident of a township in the name of “S.C.C.Anthony Pillai Nagar” and in the sketch layout 40 feet road has been shown, however, only 10 feet road exists in the township, in respect of which, he has given representation to the respondents to extend the road to 40 feet as stated in the DTCP approval bearing number 428/98, which has not been considered. Hence, direction is sought.

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3.Learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that they will inspect the said area with the assistance of Tahsildar and Assistant Director of Town and Country Planning, Kancheepuram very shortly and if there is any violation, they will take necessary action as per law.

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4.In view of the above, the respondents are directed to make such exercise of conducting inspection within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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5.With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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05.12.2022

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kas Index : yes / no Internet : yes / no Speaking / Non speaking To 1.The District Collector Collectorate, First Floor Kancheepuram 631501

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2.The Thasildar Kuttu Road, Kundrathur Chennai 600069

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3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Collectorate, First floor Kancheepuram 631501

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4.The Block Development Officer, Kundrathur Kuttu Road, Kundrathur Chennai 600 069

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5.Village Administrative Officer, Kundrathur 55, Kundrathur – Sriperumbudur Road Thandalam, 600069

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6.Directorate of Town and Country Planning Chengalvarayan Building Fourth floor, 807, Anna Salai Chennai 600002

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N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.

kas

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