Disposed

Dr.Pudupet Subramanian Krishnamoorthy v. Member Secretary

Madras HC25 Mar 2025WP/23806/2024

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What is this about?

Disposes of writ petitions challenging unauthorized construction at Jai Mata Apartments. Holds that pendency of a government revision petition does not bar CMDA from enforcing actions for demolition and removal of illegal structures as per the Town and Country Planning Act. Directs authorities to complete enforcement within three months.

What did the court decide?

Directs CMDA to complete enforcement action against unauthorized construction within three months and treat the matter for compliance reporting.

Dr.Pudupet Subramanian Krishnamoorthy Vs Member Secretary — Landlord and Tenant | Madras HC (2025)

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WP No. 23806 of 2024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 25-03-2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR

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WP Nos. 23806 & 23773 of 2024

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and

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WMP.Nos.26056, 26057, 26015 & 26017 of 2024

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Dr.Pudupet Subramanian Krishnamoorthy S/o.P.Subramanian, New No.36, Old No.213, Nethaji Road, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore-607 001.

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...Petitioner in W.P.No.23806 of 2024

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1.Indu Nair W/o.Mr.Anil Narendran flat bearing No.3A, 3rd Floor, Jai Mata Apartments, New No.11, Old No.5, Sterling Road, 2 nd Cross street, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034.

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...Petitioner in W.P.No.23773 of 2024

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Member Secretary Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority,

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

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WP No. 23806 of 2024

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No.1, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008.

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2.The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Periamet, Chennai-600 003.

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3.Glory Hemabindu Flat No.3B, Daffodil Court, Old No.29, New No.73, Opp.To Hamsa Hotel, Gandhi Nagar 4th Main Rod, Adyar, Chennai-600 020

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4.Deepak Bhatia S/o.Premchand Bhatia, 4th Floor, Kothi Apartments, Old No.46, New No.1/1, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 006.

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5.Prakash Bhatia S/o.Premchand Bhatia, 4th Floor, Kothi Apartments, Old No.46, New No.1/1, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 006.

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6.Usha Sharma Akshaya Apartments, No.16/4 Karunanithi 3rd Street, Kotturpuram, Chennai-600 085

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7.Sharda Sharma W/o.B.L.Sharma, Flat No.2b, Jai Mata Apartments,

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

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WP No. 23806 of 2024

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New No.11, Old No.5, Sterling Road, 2nd Cross Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.

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Respondents in both WPs

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COMMON PRAYER

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Directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to initiate and take appropriate action including demolition and removal of all illegal construction which is in violation of the sanctioned plan dated 10.04.1989 issued by the property having address at Jai Mata Apartments, New No.11 Old No.5, Sterling Road, 2nd cross Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai-34.

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In Both Writ Petitions

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For Petitioner(s): Ms.Anbarasi Rajendran for M/s.AAV Partners

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For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Thamaraiselvan, Standing Counsel for CMDA For R1 Mr.D.B.R.Prabhu Standing Counsel for GCC for R2 Mr.K.S.Vishwanathan, Senior Counsel for Mr.G.M.Anantha Kumar for R3 R5- Not ready in notice Mr.D.S.Rajasekaran for R6 Mr.B.Srinivasan for R7

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COMMON ORDER

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

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The Writ of Mandamus has been instituted directing the respondents 1

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and 2 to initiate and take appropriate action including demolition and removal

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of all illegal construction, which is in violation of the sanctioned plan dated

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

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WP No. 23806 of 2024

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10.04.1989 issued by the property having address at Jai Mata Apartments, New No.11 Old No.5, Sterling Road, 2nd cross Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai-34.

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With reference to the grievances raised by the petitioners, a notice for compliance of planning permission in respect of unauthorized development was issued in Form 4 by the Member Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, on January 23, 2025. During a field inspection, the authorities found that a portion of the building was unauthorized, and enforcement action has already commenced.

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Mr.Vishwanathan, learned Senior Counsel appearing on behalf of the 3rd respondent would submit that a Revision Petition filed before the Government is pending.

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Mere pendency of the Revision Petition is not a bar for the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority to proceed with the enforcement action. Further proposal has been submitted, stating that the owners may take a decision to demolish the entire building and reconstruct. It is for the owners/occupiers to take a decision. As far as unauthorised construction are concerned, the authorities have already initiated enforcement action, which is to be continued by following the procedures as contemplated under the Town and Country Planning Act. The enforcement actions initiated are directed to be completed within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of

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WP No. 23806 of 2024

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this order.

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With the above direction, the Writ Petitions are disposed of. No

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costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.

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Registry is directed to post the matters after three months under the caption 'For Reporting Compliance'.

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

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25-03-2025

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Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No

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WP No. 23806 of 2024

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1.Member Secretary Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, No.1, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008.

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2.The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Periamet, Chennai-600 003.

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3.Glory Hemabindu Flat No.3b, Daffodil Court, Old No.29, New No.73, Opp.To Hamsa Hotel Gnadhi Nagar 4th Main Rod, Adyar, Chennai-600 020

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4.Deepak Bhatia

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S/o.Premchand Bhatia, 4th Floor, Kothi Apartments, Old No.46, New No.1/1, Colelge Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 006.

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5.Prakash Bhatia

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S/o.Premchand Bhatia, 4th Floor, Kothi Apartments, Old No.46, New No.1/1, Colelge Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 006.

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6.Usha Sharma

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Akshaya Apartments, No.16/4 Karunanithi 3rd Street, Kotturpuram, Chennai-600 085

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

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WP No. 23806 of 2024

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7.Sharda Sharma

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W/o.B.L.Sharma, Flat No.2b, Jai Mata

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Apartments, New No.11, Old No.5,

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Sterling Road, 2nd Cross Street,

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Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.

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WP No. 23806 of 2024

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J.

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K.RAJASEKAR J.

WP No. 23806 of 2024

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& 23773 of 2024

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25-03-2025

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

Dr.Pudupet Subramanian Krishnamoorthy v. Member Secretary

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