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K.Gopalakrishnan Rao v. The Collector of Nilgiris

Madras HC22 Aug 2023WP/26573/2021

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What is this about?

Writ petition filed to direct authorities to remove unauthorized commercial shed built in Primary Vegetative Use Zone. Petitioner alleged violation of land use norms and lapsed residential approval. Court directed authorities to remove structure within four weeks.

What did the court decide?

Directing the first and second respondents to remove the unauthorized commercial structures within four weeks through due process.

K.Gopalakrishnan Rao Vs The Collector of Nilgiris — Landlord and Tenant | Madras HC (2023)

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W.P.No. 26573 of 2021

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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. 26573 of 2021 and

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W.M.P.No. 28028 of 2021

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K.Gopalakrishnan Rao

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Prema Dharti Rao

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M.Sameera Devi ... Petitioners Vs.

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The Collector of Nilgiris Nilgiris District Udhagamandalam 643001

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The Commissioner Udhagamandalam Municipality Udhagamandalam, Nilgiris District

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Mohammed Suhail ... 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 first and second respondent to take appropriate steps to remove unauthorized commercial shed/ Page 1/5

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.No. 26573 of 2021

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structures put up by the third respondent at S.No. 2737/1A2 corresponding new T.S.No.F15/13 of Udhagamandalam Town situated at Woodcock Road in Primary Vegetative Use Zone (PVZ1) based on the

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representation dated 01.10.2021 on merits and in accordance to law.

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For Petitioner : Mr.B.Srinivasa Babu For Respondents : Mr. P. Srinivas Standing Counsel for R1 to R2 No Appearance for R3

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to take

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appropriate steps to remove unauthorized commercial shed/ structures put up by the third respondent at S.No. 2737/1A2 corresponding new T.S.No.F15/13 of Udhagamandalam Town situated at Woodcock Road

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in Primary Vegetative Use Zone (PVZ1) based on the representation

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dated 01.10.2021 on merits and in accordance to law.

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According to the learned counsel for the petitioner, though the

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third respondent had obtained residential building approval as early as in the year 2012, he made no attempts to construct residential building as

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on date and the said approval got lapsed. However, in gross violation of

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the Primary Vegetative Use Zone, he had illegally converted the vacant house site into commercial purpose by putting up a commercial shed in the said premises. Therefore, the petitioner sent a representation dated 01.10.2021 to the respondents 1 and 2, to remove the unauthorised commercial construction at T.S.No.F15/13 of Udhagamandalam Town situated at Woodcock Road, but the same has not been removed till date. Hence, the present writ petition.

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Though notice was served, there was no representation for the

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third respondent.

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Learned standing counsel appearing for R1 and R2 would submit that the unauthorized commercial shed/ structures put up by the third respondent was not in use and they will take steps to remove the same.

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Considering the above submission, the respondents 1 and 2 are

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directed to take appropriate steps by giving opportunity to all the parties Page 3/5

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W.P.No. 26573 of 2021

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concerned and remove the unauthorized construction within a period of

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four(4) weeks 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. No

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costs. Consequently connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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(J.N.B,J.) (N.M., J.) Index : Yes / No 22.08.2023 msv

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The Collector of Nilgiris Nilgiris District Udhagamandalam 643001

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The Commissioner Udhagamandalam Municipality Udhagamandalam, Nilgiris District

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W.P.No. 26573 of 2021

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

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msv

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W.P.No. 26573 of 2021 and W.M.P.No. 28028 of 2021

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22.08.2023

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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