Madras High Court
WP/38327/2026 of M.SELLAKANNU Vs THE MANAGING DIRECTOR on 5 October 2026
WP No. 38327 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 05-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
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CNR:{HCMA011976992026}
M.Sellakannu
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Managing Director
Tamil Nadu Housing Board,
Pocket 6, Board Office cum Commercial
Complex,
1st Main Road, CIT Nagar,
Chennai-600 035
2. The Chairman
Tamil Nadu Housing Board,
Pocket 6, Board Office cum Commercial
Complex,
1st Main Road, CIT Nagar,
Chennai-600 035
3. The Secretary and Personal Officer
Tamil Nadu Housing Board,
Pocket 6, Board Office cum Commercial
Complex,
1st Main Road, CIT Nagar,
Chennai-600 035
4. The Executive Engineer and Administrative Officer JJ Nagar Division, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Pocket 6, Board office cum Commercial complex, 1st Main Road, CIT Nagar, Chennai -600 035
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5. The Manager -Marketing Service
JJ Nagar Division, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Pocket 6, Board office cum Commercial complex, 1st Main Road, CIT Nagar, Chennai -600 035
..Respondent(s)
Prayer:
This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s detailed representation dated 30.06.2026, and consequently regularize Plot No.7/861 in favour of the petitioner, being the lawful successor -in-interest on payment of such value and charges as may be lawfully determined by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board in accordance with its Rules, Regulations and the prevailing Government Guideline value and thereafter execute the necessary conveyance in favour of the petitioner.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr. S.C.Pratheep Ashok Kumar
For Respondent(s):
Mr. D.Veerasekaran
Standing Counsel
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This writ petition is filed for the following relief: “To direct respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s detailed representation dated 30.06.2026, and consequently regularize Plot No.7/861 in favour of the petitioner, being the lawful successor -in-interest on payment of such value and
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charges as may be lawfully determined by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board in accordance with its Rules, Regulations and the prevailing Government Guideline value and thereafter execute the necessary conveyance in favour of the petitioner.”
2. The subject plot was originally allotted by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board to one Dharmalingam on 14.02.1987. After completion of all payments, the respondent board executed a registered sale deed in favour of the original allottee on 30.08.2023. The petitioner derives his rights through a valid chain of registered conveyances originating from the sale deed executed by the respondent board. The petitioner would submit that the subsequent re-allotment through auction in favour of one Jayanthi was based on erroneous records. Therefore, in this regard the petitioner made a representation dated 30.06.2026 to respondents to enquire into the matter. Since there is no response, the petitioner is before this Court.
3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the petitioner’s representation dated 30.06.2026 has not been considered to date, a direction is issued to respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of
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this order. The respondents shall hear both the petitioner as well as the rival claimant before passing the order.
4. With the above direction, this writ petition is allowed. No costs. 05-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KAN
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To
1. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Pocket 6, Board Office cum Commercial Complex, 1st Main Road, CIT Nagar, Chennai-600 035
2. The Chairman Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Pocket 6, Board Office cum Commercial Complex, 1st Main Road, CIT Nagar, Chennai-600 035
3. The Secretary and Personal Officer Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Pocket 6, Board Office cum Commercial Complex, 1st Main Road, CIT Nagar, Chennai-600 035
4. The Executive Engineer and Administrative Officer JJ Nagar Division, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Pocket 6, Board office cum Commercial complex, 1st Main Road, CIT Nagar, Chennai -600 035
5. The Manager -Marketing Service JJ Nagar Division, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Pocket 6, Board office cum Commercial complex, 1st Main Road, CIT Nagar, Chennai -600 035
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P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP No. 38327 of 2026 05-10-2026
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