Navodaya Mass Entertainments Ltd., v. The District Collector

Order This Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 26.03.2026 of the petitioner and consequently, direct the respondents to conduct a detailed site inspection and issue necessary directions for removal of all illegal structures and obstructions, including but not limited to the entrance arch, security booth, compound walls, gates and landscaped encroachments and affirming full and unhindered public access toa ll such roads be restored forthwith and appropriate action be initiated against the respondent no.6 for the violations committed.

¶2The petitioner has purchased larger extent of properties in Varadharajapuram Village and Erumaiyur Village, Kundrathur Taluk, Page3 of 5 Kancheepuram District and the 6th respondent developed a layout known as "Opus 96" situated in Varadarajapuram and Erumaiyur Village, Kundrathur Taluk. While so, the 6th respondent has obtained CMDA approval layout dated

12.03.2024 and also illegally obstructed public roads in the layout for adjoining land owners. The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA) by its circular dated 07.05.2025 had categorically mandates that if the promoter constructed any wall obstructing / blocking the public roads, which have already been handed over to local body through gift deed, has to be removed. The petitioner has also sent a representation dated 26.03.2026 to the 2nd respondent with a copy marked to the respondents 1, 3 and 4 for removal of obstruction / walls enclosing public roads and since, no action has been taken by the respondents till date, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3In reply, the learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 26.03.2026 will be disposed of by the 2nd respondent within a period of eight weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Government Counsel for the respondents and also perused the materials available on record.

¶5In view of the above, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 26.03.2026 on its own merits after hearing Page4 of 5 the petitioner and other necessary parties and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

¶6With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 24-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Sk To

¶1The District Collector Kancheepuram.

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer Office of the revenue divisional officer, sriperumbudur.

¶3The Block Development Officer kunndrathur panchayat union.

¶4The Member Secretary chennai metropolitan development authority, egmore, chennai.

¶5The Tahsildar kundrathur taluk, sriperumbudur district. WPoNo.o23941oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. Sk WPoNo.o23941oofo2026 24-06-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Navodaya Mass Entertainments Ltd., By its Managing Director MR.Jose Punnoose, Having registered office at Navodaya Lands, varadarajapuram, Dharkas Ward-II, Chennai - 600132. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Kancheepuram. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Office of the revenue divisional officer, sriperumbudur. 3. The Block Development Officer kunndrathur panchayat union. 4. The Member Secretary chennai metropolitan development authority, egmore, chennai. 5. The Tahsildar kundrathur taluk, sriperumbudur district. 6. M/S.Vees Properties Limited (formerly M/S.KGS Developers Ltd.,) Represented by its Power agent, M/S.Kishkinta Land Development Pvt. Ltd., By its managing director, no.36/1, gandhi mandapam main road, kotturpuram, chennai - 600085. ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation Page2 of 5 dated 26.03.2026 of the petitioner and consequently, direct the respondents to conduct a detailed site inspection and issue necessary directions for removal of all illegal structures and obstructions, including but not limited to the entrance arch, security booth, compound walls, gates and landscaped encroachments and affirming full and unhindered public access toa ll such roads be restored forthwith and appropriate action be initiated against the respondent no.6 for the violations committed. For Petitioner(s): R.Sankarakutralingam For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government Counsel for R1 to R3 and R5 Mr.J.Abdul Kareem, for Mr.Akil Akbar Ali, Standing Counsel for R4