The Congregation of the Franiscan v. Government of Tamil Nadu
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Mandamus writ petition under Article 226, Constitution of India, by a Coimbatore-based religious congregation (Reg No.86 of 1972) operating a school, seeking consideration of its representation dated 18.02.2025 for grant on long-term lease of 4 acres 34 cents in S.No.148/31C, Melakottaiyur village, Vandalur Taluk, Chengalpattu district. Pending-representation remedy: High Court of Judicature at Madras, Justice P.B. Balaji, order dated 03-10-2025, directed Government of Tamil Nadu (Principal Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department) and the Commissioner of Land Administration to decide on merits within twelve weeks; writ petition disposed of, no costs. Background: building permission granted, patta recommended, in-principle approval indicated. Counsel: R.Subramanian / N.C.Ashok Kumar (petitioner); L.S.M.Hasan Fizal, Additional Government Pleader (respondents). Companion motion WMP No.42238 of 2025.