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The Chairman v. D.Baskar

Condonation of delay – Madras High Court

Madras HC17 Mar 2025CMP/19937/2023

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Madras High Court order dated 17-03-2025 by S.M. Subramaniam J. (bench with K. Rajasekar J.): condonation of delays of 172/173/173/186 days in filing Writ Appeal SR Nos. 29761, 29730, 29728, 29752 of 2022 by Tamil Nadu Housing Board (Chairman) against D. Baskar, V.K. Sambantham, V. Baskaran and Government respondents; C.M.P. Nos. 19937, 20143, 20030, 19944 of 2023 allowed on satisfaction with affidavit reasons; appeals listed after two weeks. No statutory provisions or precedents engaged; no merits discussion.

What did the court decide?

Delay in filing the four writ appeals condoned; C.M.P. Nos. 19937, 20143, 20030 and 19944 of 2023 allowed; appeals directed to be posted after two weeks. ¶86

The Chairman Vs D.Baskar — Madras HC (2025) — LawSathi Research

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CMP Nos. 19937 of 2023 etc. in W.A.SR.Nos.29761 of 2022 etc.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 17-03-2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR

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CMP No. 19937 of 2023

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AND

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WA SR NO. 29761 OF 2022,CMP NO. 20143 OF 2023,CMP NO. 20030 OF 2023,WA SR NO. 29730 OF 2022,WA SR NO. 29728 OF 2022,WA SR NO. 29752 OF 2022,CMP NO. 19944 OF 2023

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The Chairman

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Tamil Nadu Housing Board, No.331, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035

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Appellant(s)

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D.Baskar

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S/o. K. Dhanapal, No.1/515, 8th Street, B Type Sidco Nagar, Villivakkam, Chennai - 49.

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2.The Secretary to Government The Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

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3.The District Collector

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

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CMP Nos. 19937 of 2023 etc. in W.A.SR.Nos.29761 of 2022 etc.

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Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur.

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4.The Tahsildar Tamil Nadu Housing Board, No.331, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035

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Respondent(s)

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WA SR No. 29761 of 2022

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The Chairman Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Koyambedu, Chennai-600 107 Appellant(s) Vs 1. D.Baskar S/o.K.Dhanapal,No.1/515,8th Street,B Type Sidco Nagar,Villivakkam,Chennai-49 2.Secretary to Government Housing and Urban Development Department,Fort.ST.George, Chennai600 009 3.The District Collector Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur. 4.The Tahsildar Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Chennai107 Respondent(s) CMP No. 20143 of 2023

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1. The Chairman

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CMP Nos. 19937 of 2023 etc. in W.A.SR.Nos.29761 of 2022 etc.

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Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035

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Appellant(s)

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V.K. Sambantham, S/o. V.P. Krishnaswamy Mudaliar, No.13, N.S.R. Street, Vellavedu, Poonamallee Taluk - 602 107, Thiruvalllur District.

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2.The Secretary To Government The Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development Dept, Secretariat, Chennai 09.

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Respondent(s)

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CMP No. 20030 of 2023

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The Chairman Tamil Nadu Housing Board, No.331, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai 35.

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Appellant(s)

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D.Baskar S/o.K.Dhanapal, No.1/515, 8th Street, B Type Sidco Nagar, Villivakkam, Chennai-49.

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2.The Secretary to Government The Government of Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort.ST.George, Chennai600 009 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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CMP Nos. 19937 of 2023 etc. in W.A.SR.Nos.29761 of 2022 etc.

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3.The District Collector Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur.

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4.The Tahsildar Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Chennai107 Respondent(s) WA SR No. 29730 of 2022 1. The Chairman Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Koyambedu, Chennai - 600 107 Appellant(s) Vs 1. D.Baskar S/o. K. Dhanapal, No.1/515, 8th Street, B Type Sidco Nagar, Villivakkam, Chennai - 49. 2.The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009. 3.The District Collector Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur. 4.The Tahsildar Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Chennai - 107. Respondent(s)

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WA SR No. 29728 of 2022

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

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CMP Nos. 19937 of 2023 etc. in W.A.SR.Nos.29761 of 2022 etc.

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The Chairman Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Koyambedu, Chennai - 600 107 Appellant(s) Vs 1. V.K. Sambantham, S/o. V.P. Krishnaswamy Mudaliar, No.13, N.S.R. Street, Vellavdu, Poonamallee Taluk - 602 107, Thiruvalllur District. 2.The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009. Respondent(s) WA SR No. 29752 of 2022 1. The Chairman Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Koyambedu, Chennai. Appellant(s) Vs 1. V.Baskaran S/o. K.E. Venkatesan, No.1/153, Perumal Koil Street, Kuthambakkam Village, Chennai - 124. 2.The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Housing and Urban Development

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CMP Nos. 19937 of 2023 etc. in W.A.SR.Nos.29761 of 2022 etc.

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Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

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3.The District Collector,

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Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur.

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4.The Tahsildar,

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Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Chennai - 107.

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Respondent(s)

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CMP No. 19944 of 2023

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1. The Chairman

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Tamil Nadu Housing Board, No.331, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035.

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Appellant(s)

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V.Baskaran S/o.K.E.Venkatesan No.1/153, Perumal Koil Street, Kuthambakkam Village, Chennai - 124

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2.The Secretary to Government The Government of Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort Saint George, Chennai - 600 009

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3.The District Collector Thiruvallur Distrrict Thiruvallur

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4.The Tahsildar

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Tamil Nadu Housing Board, No.331,

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

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CMP Nos. 19937 of 2023 etc. in W.A.SR.Nos.29761 of 2022 etc.

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Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035

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Respondent(s)

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CMP No. 19937 of 2023

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PRAYER

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To condone the delay of 172 days in filing this Writ Appeal Sr. No.29730/2022

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CMP No. 20143 of 2023

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PRAYER

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To condone the delay of 173 days in filing this Writ Appeal in W.A.S.R.No.29728 of 2022.

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CMP No. 20030 of 2023

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PRAYER

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To condone the delay of 173 days in filing this Writ Appeal Sr.No. 29761 of 2022.

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CMP No. 19944 of 2023

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PRAYER

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To Condone the delay of 186 days in filing this Writ Apepal Sr.No.29752 of 2022 and thus render justice.

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CMP No. 19937 of 2023

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For Appellant(s): Mr.R.Viduthalai, Senior Counsel assisted by Dr.N.Moorthi Standing Counsel for TNHB

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For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Manohar and Mr.L.G.Sahadevan for R1

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

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CMP Nos. 19937 of 2023 etc. in W.A.SR.Nos.29761 of 2022 etc.

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.)

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Having been satisfied with the reasons stated in the affidavits, the delay is condoned and the C.M.P.Nos.19937, 20143, 20030, 19944 of 2023 in W.A.SR.Nos.29761, 29730, 29728, 29752 of 2022 are ordered.

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Post the appeals after two weeks.

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(S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J.) (K.RAJASEKAR J.)

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17-03-2025

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

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CMP Nos. 19937 of 2023 etc. in W.A.SR.Nos.29761 of 2022 etc.

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