Disposed
Periyakka M v. the Execution Officer
Madras HCWP(MD)/1258/2022
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
A writ petition was filed seeking a mandamus directing the Execution Officer of Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board to transfer an apartment allotment from the petitioner's late husband to her name. The court held the petitioner had a right to continue occupancy as a widow if she were a family member. It directed the respondent to conduct an enquiry, determine family membership, and allot the flat to
What did the court decide?
Respondent directed to invite petitioner alone for enquiry, determine family members and resolve objections, and allot flat to petitioner within three weeks if rights supersede.