M.Sathiyanthan v. The Managing Director

ORDER The petitioner is before this Court seeking a direction to the respondents to consider his representation dated 12.06.2026. In the said representation, the petitioner has sought payment of rental arrears of Rs.9,30,600/- together with interest at 9% per annum from the date of default till the date of realisation, and a sum of Rs.5,00,000/- towards compensation for the alleged damage caused to his building.

¶2The property belonging to the petitioner was leased to the respondents in the year 2004 for running a State-owned retail liquor outlet on payment of monthly rent. The lease was extended from time to time and the respondents continued to occupy the premises until 30.05.2026. Thereafter, pursuant to a policy decision taken by the State to close the liquor shops, the respondents vacated the premises.

¶3According to the petitioner, the respondents have neither paid the arrears of rent nor compensated him for the damage allegedly caused to the building. Therefore, he submitted a representation dated 12.06.2026 seeking Page3 of 5 payment of the aforesaid amounts. His grievance is that the said representation has not yet been considered.

¶4Learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents, on instructions, submits that the petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2026 will be considered on its merits and appropriate orders will be passed within such time as may be fixed by this Court.

¶5In view of the aforesaid submission, the second respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2026 on its own merits and in accordance with law, and pass appropriate orders within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 27-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ak Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Managing Director TASMAC Head Office, CMDA Tower-II, IV Floor Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road, Egmore,Chennai-600 008

¶2The District Manager TASMAC Ltd., Kanchipuram North, Thirumazhisai, Chennai-600 123 WPoNo.o27473oofo2026 HEMANToCHANDANGOUDAR,oJ. ak WPoNo.o27473oofo2026 27-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR M.Sathiyanthan ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Managing Director TASMAC Head Office, CMDA Tower-II, IV Floor Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008 2. The District Manager TASMAC Ltd., Kanchipuram North, Thirumazhisai, Chennai-600 123 ..Respondents Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying for issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay the total outstanding rental arrears amounting to Rs.9,30,600/- along with interest of 9% from the date of default to date of realization forthwith and also a compensation/damages sum of Rs.5,00,000/- for the structural damages caused to the petitioners building and to pass orders. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner: Mr.A.V. Arun For Mr.R.Vintoh Kumar For Respondents: Mr.K.Balakrishnan, Standing Counsel