R.Chandrasekaran, v. The Managing Director
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner challenged an allotment order granting land to a private party. Since a civil suit on the same cause of action is pending, the Court held the writ petition unnecessary. Liberty was granted to seek interim relief in the civil suit.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner granted liberty to move civil court for appropriate interim relief including quashing of impugned order.
What the court decided
W.P.No.33821 of 2015
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 13..02..2023
Coram
The Honourable DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH
Writ Petition No.33821 of 2015
and
M.P.Nos.1 to 3 of 2015
R.Chandrasekaran
..... Petitioner
-Versus-
1.The Managing Director, Tamilnadu Slum Clearance Board, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai 600005.
2.The Commissioner, Chennai Corporation, Chennai 600003.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the writ petition seeking sale deed and quashing of allotment order is maintainable in light of a pending civil suit on the same cause of action.
Whether the High Court should grant interim relief in the writ petition pending determination of the civil suit.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
R. Chandrasekaran
- respondent
The Managing Director, Tamilnadu Slum Clearance Board
- respondent
The Commissioner, Chennai Corporation
- respondent
Mrs. Mumtaj Begaum
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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