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K.Sathguru v. The State of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC10 Apr 2026WP/11442/2023

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Madras High Court, Krishnan Ramasamy J., 10-04-2026, dismissed WP No. 11442 of 2023 (K.Sathguru v. State of Tamil Nadu & 6 others) as infructuous: mandamus sought under Article 226 to forbear respondents 4-7 from new construction on petitioner's land at S.No. 226/3, Manapakkam Village, Alandur Taluk, Chennai District; construction already completed so prayer infructuous; connected WMP.No.11329 of 2023 closed; no costs.

What did the court decide?

Since the construction work on the subject property had already been completed, no favourable orders could be passed even if the petitioner obtained further instructions, and the prayer in the writ petition had become infructuous. ¶34

K.Sathguru Vs The State of Tamil Nadu — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 11442 of 2023

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 10-04-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY

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WP No. 11442 of 2023 and WMP.No.11329 of 2023

K.Sathguru

..Petitioner(s)

The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Revenue Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

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The Principal Commissioner and Commissioner of Land Reforms, Chepauk, Chennai-5.

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The Assistant Commissioner/ Competent Authority, Urban Land Ceiling, Kunrathur.

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The District Collector, Collectorate, Chennai-600 001.

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The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation, Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010.

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The Tahsildhar, Alandur, Chennai-600 016.

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The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai, Rippon Buildings, Chennai-600 003.

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..Respondent(s)

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

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WP No. 11442 of 2023

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, forbearing the respondents 4 to 7 from erecting any new constructions in the land belonging to the petitioner in S.No. 226/3, Manapakkam Village, Alandur Taluk, Chennai District.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.Kamalesh Kannan

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For Respondent(s): Mr.T.K.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R4 & R6

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Mr.C.Selvaraj Standing Counsel for R5

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus,

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forbearing the respondents 4 to 7 from erecting any new constructions in the land belonging to the petitioner in S.No. 226/3, Manapakkam Village, Alandur Taluk, Chennai District.

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The learned counsel appearing for the official respondents would

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submit that in the present case, already construction work has been completed therefore, nothing survives for further adjudication.

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However, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner seeks time to get instructions and perusal of the documents.

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WP No. 11442 of 2023

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In the present case, the prayer in the writ petition is for a mandamus, forbearing the respondents from erecting any new construction in the subject property. However, it is stated that the construction has already been completed. Therefore, even if the petitioner is taking further instructions, no favourable orders can be passed as the construction work has already been completed and hence, the prayer in the writ petition has become infructuous.

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In view of the same, this Writ Petition is dismissed as infructuous. No

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costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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10-04-2026

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

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KKN

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WP No. 11442 of 2023

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The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Revenue Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

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The Principal Commissioner and Commissioner of Land Reforms, Chepauk, Chennai-5.

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The Assistant Commissioner/ Competent Authority, Urban Land Ceiling, Kunrathur.

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The District Collector, Collectorate, Chennai-600 001.

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The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation, Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010.

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The Tahsildhar, Alandur, Chennai-600 016.

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The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai, Rippon Buildings, Chennai-600 003.

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WP No. 11442 of 2023

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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

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KKN

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WP No. 11442 of 2023

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10-04-2026

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