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R.Vasudevan v. The District Collector

DISPOSED OF WITH DIRECTION
Court
High Court of Madras
Decided
9 June 2026
Bench
M.Dhandapaniauthor
Case no.
WP 16345/2023

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Judgment

ORDER This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the first respondent not to interfere with the petitioner's peaceful possession and enjoyment of the property situated at Perungudi Village, comprised in Old Survey No. 53/1B1A1A and New Sub-Division No.53/22 in Patta No.25 except by due process of law and also seeking a direction to the first respondent to cease all further activities in respect of the said property.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that without going into the merits of the case, the petitioner may be permitted to approach the competent civil court against the first respondent for appropriate relief.

3.In view of the above submission, liberty is granted to the petitioner to approach the competent civil court against the first respondent for appropriate relief. Page3 of 6

4.Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 09-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Uma Page4 of 6 To

¶1The District Collector Chennai District, Singaravellar Malingai, Chennai - 600 001.

¶2The Commissioner, Greater Corporation of Chennai, Rippon Building, Chennai - 600 003.

¶3The Regional Deputy Commissioner, South Circle Office, Adyar, Greater Corporation of Chennai, Chennai - 600 020.

¶4The Assistant commissioner, Zone-14, Greater Greater Corporation of Chennai, No. 6/64, Puzhuthivakkam Main Road,

¶5The Executive Engineer, Zone-14, Greater Corporation of Chennai,

¶6The Assistant Engineer, Division 184, No. 27F7/266, School Road, Ramakrishna Nagar, Perungkudi, Chennai - 600 096.

¶7The Land and Estate(Special Thasildar), South Circle Office, Adyar, Greater Corporation of Chennai, Chennai-600 020.

¶8The Director of Town and Country Planning, 359 Wplus VHH, DTCP,CMDA Office, Complex, E and C Market Road, Koyambedu, Chennai - 600 107.

¶9The Thasildar, Sollinganullure Taluk, Chennai - 600119. Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o16345oofo2023 M.DHANDAPANI,oJ. Uma WPoNo.o16345oofo2023oand WMPoNo.15721oofo2023 09-06-2026 Page6oofo6

Case details

Parties and counsel

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and WMP No.15721 of 2023 R.Vasudevan S/o. A.E. Ramajayam, No. 32, Loganathan Colony, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector Chennai District, Singaravellar Malingai, Chennai - 600 001. 2. The Commissioner, Greater Corporation of Chennai, Rippon Building, Chennai - 600 003. 3. The Regional Deputy Commissioner, South Circle Office, Adyar, Greater Corporation of Chennai, Chennai - 600 020. 4. The Assistant Commissioner, Zone-14, Greater Greater Corporation of Chennai, Page1 of 6 5. The Executive Engineer, Zone-14, Greater Corporation of Chennai, 6. The Assistant Engineer, Division 184, No. 27F7/266, School Road, Ramakrishna Nagar, Perungkudi, Chennai - 600 096. 7. The Land and Estate(Special Thasildar), South Circle Office, Adyar, Greater Corporation of Chennai, Chennai- 600 020. 8. Thiru. A. Narayanan, No. 5, Kavingnar Kannadasan Nagar Main Road, Ramapuram, Chennai - 600 089. 9. The Director of Town and Country Planning, 359 W+ VHH, DTCP, CMDA Office, Complex, E and C Market Road, Koyambedu, Chennai - 600 107. 10.The Thasildar, Sollinganullure Taluk, Chennai – 600 119. ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent not to interfere with the petitioner peaceful possession and enjoyment of the property situated at Perungudi Village in Old Survey No. 53/1B1A1A and new sub division No. 53/22 in Patta No. 25 without due process of law and directing the 1st respondent to stop all further activities and dispose the writ petition within the stipulated period of time. Page2 of 6 For Petitioner: Mr.R.Subramanian For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Prabakaran Government Counsel for R1 and R9 Mr.E.C.Ramesh for R2 to R7 No Appearance for R8

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