S.V.Kannan v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER The petitioner claims to have purchased two parcels of land in Survey No.266/1, measuring 0.81.00 ares, and Survey No.266/4, measuring 0.81.00 ares, situated at A.Sathanur Village, Ulundurpet Taluk, Kallakurichi District, for the purpose of establishing an industrial unit.

¶2The petitioner states that two industries are already functioning in the said village. He further claims that a designated industrial area exists in A.Sathanur Village. According to the petitioner, some residents are attempting to put up residential constructions in the said area. Therefore, he submitted a representation to the authorities seeking a direction to prevent the construction of Page4 of 6 residential buildings and the formation of residential layouts in the alleged industrial area.

¶3The 5th respondent has filed a counter affidavit stating that there is no designated residential or industrial zone in Kallakurichi District, as claimed by the petitioner. It is further stated that Kallakurichi District is a non-planning area and that there is no record in the office of the 5th respondent to show that planning permission was granted to the petitioner for establishing an industrial unit.

¶4In the absence of any restriction on the use of the land for residential purposes, the petitioner's contention that the land cannot be used for residential purposes cannot be accepted. Further, the 5th respondent has categorically stated that Kallakurichi District is a non-planning area and that no Master Plan is in force as of now. The petitioner, therefore, has no statutory right to seek a direction to the respondents to consider his representation.

¶5In view of the above, the writ petition is dismissed. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petitions, including the petition seeking impleadment, are also dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. 19-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssk To

¶1The State Of Tamil Nadu Page5 of 6

¶2The Additional Chief Secretary to

¶3The District Collector,

¶4The Assistant Director, Rural Development And Panchayat Raj Department, Kallakurichi District, Kallakurichi.

¶6The Managing Director, Tamilnadu (SIPCOT), 19A, Rukmani Lakshmipathi Road,

¶7The Special Tahsildar, Tamilnadu (SIPCOT), O/o. Tahsildar Office, WPoNo.o5570oofo2026 HEMANToCHANDANGOUDAR,oJ. ssk WPoNo.o5570oofo2026 19-08-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR and WMP Nos.6047 and 32178 of 2026 S.V.Kannan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Of Tamil Nadu 2. The Additional Chief Secretary to 3. The District Collector, 4. The Assistant Director, Rural Development And Panchayat Raj Department, Kallakurichi District, Kallakurichi. 6. The Managing Director, 19A, Rukmani Lakshmipathi Road, Page2 of 6 7. The Special Tahsildar, O/o. Tahsildar Office, ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to prohibiting the construction of residential plots in designated industrial areas at A.Sathanur Village, Ulundurpet Taluk, Kallakurichi District based on the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2026. WMP No.32178 of 2026 A.Sivakumar Petitioner vs. 1. S.V.Kannan 2. The State Of Tamil Nadu 3. The Additional Chief Secretary to 4. The District Collector, Rural Development And Panchayat Raj Department, Kallakurichi District, Kallakurichi. 6. The Assistant Director, Kallakurichi District, Kallakurichi. Page3 of 6 7. The Managing Director, 19A, Rukmani Lakshmipathi Road, 8. The Special Tahsildar, O/o. Tahsildar Office, Kallakurichi District, Kallakurichi. Respondents Petition seeking to permit the petitioner S.Sivakumar to implead as 8th respondent in the present writ petition in W.P.No.5570 of 2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Raji For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Sriram, Govt. Advocate for R1 to R3 No appearance for R4 to R6 Mr.V.Ragupathi for proposed respondent