V.N.Devadoss v. The Secretary
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ Petition No.19077 of 2020, Madras High Court, decided 07.01.2025 by C.V. Karthikeyan J. Petitioner V.N. Devadoss challenged CMDA Member Secretary's Letter No.L1/905/2019 dated 24.08.2020 refusing planning permission for Survey Nos.62/1 (Part) and 65/2 (Part), Paleripattu Village, Poonamallee/Avadi Taluk, Thiruvallur District (Avadi City Municipal Corporation limits; II Master Plan, GO Ms No.191 dated 02.09.2008). Petition disposed of on the basis of the counter affidavit's Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) offer; representation to 2nd respondent to be decided within eight weeks; no costs. Keywords: Article 226, certiorarified mandamus, planning permission, CMDA, TDR, Premium FSI, Avadi.
What did the court decide?
Writ Petition disposed of with directions: if the petitioner elects to avail Transfer of Development Rights for the land surrendered for road, it may give a representation to the 2nd respondent (Member Secretary, CMDA), who shall dispose of it within eight weeks of receipt; no costs.