Dismissed

Mrs. H.Inayath Nisha v. Government of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC5 Jun 2026WP/18840/2026

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What is this about?

Petitioner sought restraint on coercive action for unauthorised construction while her building permit application was pending. Records showed the permit application was for a second floor despite an existing ground-plus-three structure, and the pending appeal belonged to a third party. Petition dismissed as withdrawn.

What did the court decide?

None; writ petition permitted to be withdrawn, connected miscellaneous petition closed, no costs.

Mrs. H.Inayath Nisha Vs Government of Tamil Nadu — Municipal and Town Planning | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 18840 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 05-06-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE DR JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN AND

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THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE N. MALA

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Writ Petition No. 18840 of 2026 and

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W.M.P.No. 20127 of 2026

Mrs. H.Inayath Nisha

..Petitioner

Government of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary Housing and Urban development Department, Fort St. George Chennai 600 009.

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The Additional Secretary (Technical) Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

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The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning, Madras.

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The Executive Engineer, Zone VI - Greater Chennai Corporation158, Strahans Road, Pattalam, Purasaiwalkam, Chennai 600012.

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..Respondents

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to refrain from initiating any coercive action, pending disposal of petitioner’s Building Permit

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Approval Application No.LKCRVO03 dated 17/03/2026.

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For Petitioner: Mrs.V.Srimathi For Respondents: Mr. B. Sivakollapan Government Advocate For R1 to R3 Mr. D.B.R.Prabhu, Standing Counsel For R4

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by Dr.G.Jayachandran J.)

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The petitioner herein is the owner of the building bearing Door No.70, Secretariat Colony, 8^th Street, Kilpaul, Chennai. Having constructed the said building without a valid planning approval, the petitioner is now facing action, including locking, sealing and demolition. The said communication is impugned in the present writ petition.

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2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that an application for the grant of planning approval, bearing No. LKCRV003 dated 17.03.2026, is pending before the authorities. She further submitted that an appeal before the Greater Chennai Corporation in COC/0743/24 is also pending.

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3. To verify the said facts, we called for an explanation from the Corporation. On perusal of the records, we find that the building permit application (LKCRV003) seeks approval for an additional second floor measuring 349 sq.ft., whereas a structure comprising ground plus three floors

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already exists on the site. That apart, the appeal claimed to be pending does not

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pertain to the writ petitioner, but has been preferred by one Jenitha Paul Dass.

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4. When these facts were pointed out to the learned counsel for the petitioner, the counsel sought leave of this Court to withdraw the writ petition. Acceding to the said request, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs.

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(Dr.G.J.,J.) (N.M.,J.) 05-06-2026

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

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The Secretary Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban development Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

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The Additional Secretary (Technical) Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

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The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning, Madras.

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The Executive Engineer, Zone VI - Greater Chennai Corporation158, Strahans Road, Pattalam, Purasaiwalkam, Chennai 600012.

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WP No. 18840 of 2026

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DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN J. and N.MALA J.

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Writ Petition No. 18840 of 2026

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and W.M.P.No. 20127 of 2026

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05-06-2026

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Mrs. H.Inayath Nisha v. Government of Tamil Nadu

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