Muthiah v. The Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; W.P.(MD)No.10473 of 2026; decided 15.04.2026 by Hemant Chandangoudar, J.; petitioner Muthiah (lessee of Shop No. 80, Tirunelveli Corporation); respondents: Commissioner, Tirunelveli Corporation and Assistant Commissioner, Melapalayam Zone; writ of declaration under Article 226 challenging lease rent demand of Rs.225/- per sq.ft. contrary to Supreme Court direction in SLP (C) No.27248-27249/2023 dated 13.12.2023 fixing Rs.140/- per sq.ft.; rent refixed at Rs.140/- per sq.ft. with adjustment of rentals already collected from January, 2022 to May, 2025; petition allowed, no costs.
What did the court decide?
Declaration sought granted; respondents directed to refix the rent at Rs.140/- per square feet and to adjust the rental amount already collected from the petitioner, if any, from January, 2022 to May, 2025; no costs awarded.