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A/m. Dhenupureeswarar Thirukoil v. The Executive Officer

Madras HC22 Aug 2023WP/14402/2020

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What is this about?

Writ petition filed under Article 226 seeking mandamus to direct the Town Panchayat Executive Officer to act on a representation regarding illegal construction by the second respondent on temple land. Directed the first respondent to complete proceedings within four weeks.

What did the court decide?

Directed the first respondent to take appropriate action by giving opportunity to all parties concerned and complete proceedings within four weeks.

A/m. Dhenupureeswarar Thirukoil Vs The Executive… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2023)

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W.P.No. 14402 of 2020

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 22.08.2023

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU AND THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE N.MALA

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W.P.No. 14402 of 2020 and W.M.P.No. 17890 of 2020

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A/m. Dhenupureeswar Thirukoil Rep. By its Executive Officer Madambakkam, Chennai - 600 126. ... Petitioner Vs.

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The Executive Officer Town Panchayat Office Madambakkam Chennai 60126

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Marimuthu ... Respondents

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PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to

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issue a Writ of Madamus, to direct the 1^st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.09.2020 and take suitable action in respect of the illegal construction being made by the 2^nd respondent on

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land bearing Door No.18, Kattabomman Street, Madampakkam, Chennai

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W.P.No. 14402 of 2020

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For Petitioner : Mr.P. Wilson Topaz

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for M/s.A.S.Kailasam Associates

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For Respondents : Mr. P. Gurunathan Additional Government Pleader for R1 No Appearance for R2

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed to direct the 1^st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.09.2020 and take suitable action in respect of the illegal construction being made by the 2^nd respondent on land bearing Door No.18, Kattabomman Street, Madampakkam, Chennai 600126.

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2.Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the property belongs to the petitioner/temple and the 2nd respondent has put up unauthorised construction. In this regard, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 18.09.2020 to the 1st respondent to stop the illegal construction, but the same has not been considered. Hence, the present writ petition.

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Though notice was served, there was no representation for the

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2nd respondent.

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Learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for R1

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would submit that, on inspection, it was found that the 2nd respondent has put up unauthorised construction in the temple land and it comes within the limit of Tambaram Corporation. He further submitted that, the first respondent had initiated action and they will complete the proceedings within a period of four(4) weeks.

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Considering the above submission, the first respondent is

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directed to take appropriate action by giving opportunity to all the parties concerned and complete the proceedings, within a period of four(4) from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of.

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No costs. Consequently connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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Index : Yes / No msv To

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(J.N.B,J.) (N.M., J.) 22.08.2023

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The Executive Officer Town Panchayat Office Madambakkam Chennai 60126

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J. NISHA BANU, J. and N.MALA,J.

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msv

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W.P.No. 14402 of 2020 and W.M.P.No. 17890 of 2020

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22.08.2023

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