P.T.Jegan Vs The Commissioner — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

P.T.Jegan Vs The Commissioner — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

What the court decided

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Outcome

Direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.04.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within four weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of without costs; the Rs.50,00,000/- compensation claim was not adjudicated or awarded by this Court.

Issue for consideration

Whether the respondents should be directed, by writ of mandamus, to award compensation of Rs.50,00,000/- payable immediately to the petitioner due to their negligence and failure to return the auction amount. +1 more

Ratio / Principle

This Court directed the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.04.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; the writ petition was disposed of on this basis without adjudicating the Rs.50,00,000/- damages claim.

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT — W.P.(MD)No.14456 of 2026 (Hemant Chandangoudar, J., 02.06.2026): The petitioner, successful bidder in an auction conducted by Madurai Corporation for leasing and operating a swimming pool, paid the entire lease amount but lost possession before expiry of the lease when the Corporation took possession pursuant to a status quo order passed by this Court in proceedings initiated by the previous lessee. His representation dated 24.04.2026 seeking compensation/damages of Rs.50,00,000/- went unconsidered. In the writ petition under Article 226 seeking a writ of mandamus for payment of Rs.50 lakhs, the Court did not adjudicate the damages claim; recording the Standing Counsel's submission that the representation would be considered in accordance with law, the Court directed the second respondent (Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), Madurai Corporation) to consider the representation dated 24.04.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within four weeks. Writ petition disposed of. No costs.

W.P.(MD)No.14456 of 2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

DATED: 02.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR W.P.(MD)No.14456 of 2026

P.T.Jegan .. Petitioner

Vs. -

The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai District.

The Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), Madurai Commissioner, Madurai.

.. Respondents

Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to award a Compensation of 50,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty Lakhs) payable immediately to the petitioner due to negligence and doesn't return back the Auction amount by the respondents, within the stipulated time and render justice.

For Petitioner : Ms.P.Subha Rani

For Respondents : Mr.S.Vinayak Standing Counsel

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O R D E R

The petitioner, who was the successful bidder in an auction

conducted by the respondent Corporation for leasing and operating a swimming pool, has approached this Court seeking a direction to the respondents to pay damages of Rs.50,00,000/- (Rupees fifty lakhs only).

The petitioner submitted that he was declared the successful bidder and had paid the entire lease amount. However, before the expiry of the lease period, the respondent Corporation took possession of the swimming pool pursuant to a status quo order passed by this Court in proceedings initiated by the previous lessee.

Aggrieved by the premature loss of possession, the petitioner submitted a representation seeking compensation/damages. His grievance is that the said representation has not been considered by the respondents.

The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioner’s representation would be considered in accordance with law within the time frame fixed by this Court.

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Recording the said submission, this Court directs the second

respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 24.04.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of four(4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

02.06.2026

Index :Yes / No Internet :Yes / No NCC :Yes / No

PJL

To

The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai District.

The Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), Madurai Commissioner, Madurai.

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HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR, J.

PJL

W.P.(MD)No.14456 of 2026

02.06.2026

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