Rameshraj.D v. The Government of Tamil Nadu

O R D E R (Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM,J.,) Writ Petition has been instituted challenging the notice issued by the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board for eviction of encroachers from the boundaries of tenament, since it is causing obstructions to the tenament as well as the public at large and to construct a new block by demolishing the existing structures.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has already instituted a Civil Suit and a decree came to be issued in his favour.

¶3In the present Writ Petition, the petitioner has challenged the eviction notice. If at all the petitioner claims any right, he has to reply to the notice by submitting a representation along with documents, if any.

¶4However, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board would submit that the petitioner is found to be eligible for allotment and since an application has not been submitted by the petitioner, his case was not considered for allotment and in the event of receiving an application from the petitioner, subject to eligibility, his case will be considered. Therefore, the present Writ Petition is unnecessary.

¶5Hence, the Writ Petition stands dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. (S.M.S,J.,) (C.K,J.,)

25.02.2026 Index: Yes / No Internet: Yes / No dsa To:

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

2.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, Presently Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Chennai – 600 005.

3.The Executive Engineer, Division – 4, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Chennai – 600 018.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND

C.KUMARAPPAN, J. dsa

25.02.2026

2026:MHC:876 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25.02.2026 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN and W.M.P.Nos.6636 & 6637 of 2026 Rameshraj.D ... Petitioner -vs- 1.The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fort St. George, Chennai -600 009. 2.The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, Presently Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Chennai – 600 005. 3.The Executive Engineer, Division – 4, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Chennai – 600 018. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the general impugned notice dated 09.01.2026 passed by the 3rd respondent, quash the same and consequentially to direct the respondents to consider, the Judgment and Decree passed by the XVIII Assistant City Civil Court in O.S.No.8708 of 1981 dated 28.01.1985 passed in favour of the petitioner in accordance with law. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mohanavadivelan For Respondents : Mr.D.Ravichander, Spl. Govt. Pleader for R1 Mr.B.Balaji, Standing Counsel for R2 and R3 ******