S.Charles, v. Pallavaram Municipality
Case brief
What is this about?
This order addresses a writ petition seeking directions to lock and seal an unauthorized building under Section 56 of the Town and Country Planning Act. Noting the respondent's submission that the building is unused and planned for demolition, the High Court closed the writ petition without awarding costs.
What the court decided
W.P.No.4431 of 2018
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 11.07.2023
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU AND THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE N.MALA
W.P.No.4431 of 2018 and
W.M.P.No.5433 of 2018
S.Charles ... Petitioner
Vs.
- Pallavaram Municipality, represented by its Commissioner, Chrompet,
Chennai - 600 044.
- Dinesh Kumar
- The Member Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, No.1, Thalamuthu Natarajan Maaligai, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the writ petition should be closed after recording the submission that the respondent proposes to demolish the unauthorized building.
Whether the High Court should direct the Municipality to invoke statutory powers under Section 56 to lock and seal the unauthorized floor.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S. Charles
- respondent
Pallavaram Municipality
- respondent
Dinesh Kumar
- respondent
Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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