Madras High Court
WP/38576/2026 of V.N.VEERASETHU Vs THE MANAGING DIRECTOR on 5 October 2026
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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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V.N.Veerasethu
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Managing Director
Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB),
No.493, Anna Salai,
Nandanam,
Chennai- 035.
2. The Executive Engineer and Administrative Officer Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Coimbatore Housing Unit, TNHB Office Complex, HUDCO Colony, Peelamedu, Coimbatore.
3. The Manager
Marketing and Service,
Coimbatore Housing Unit,
Tamil Nadu Housing Board,
TNHB Office Complex,
HUDCO Colony, Peelamedu,
Coimbatore.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer:
This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to conduct speedy enquiry and take appropriate further action based on the report
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submitted by the 2nd respondent vide Letter Ref. No. A1/ 31432/ 11 dated 03.01.2012, on the basis of petitioner’s representation dated 08.07.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr. B.Anandan
For Respondent(s):
Mr. D.Veerasekaran
Standing Counsel
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This writ petition is filed for the following relief: “To direct the 1st respondent to conduct speedy enquiry and take appropriate further action based on the report submitted by the 2nd respondent vide Letter Ref. No. A1/ 31432/ 11 dated 03.01.2012, on the basis of petitioner’s representation dated 08.07.2026.”
2. The petitioner would submit that the Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB), Coimbatore Division allotted a plot to the petitioner vide order dated 20.08.1990. On 30.03.1990, the petitioner paid an advance amount of Rs.6,750/-, subsequently, the plot was handed over to him. The petitioner would submit that upon approaching the 2nd and 3rd respondents for execution of sale deed, he was shocked to learn that the plot allotted to him had been fraudulently registered in favour of a third party.
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3. The petitioner lodged a complaint regarding this illegal sale deed to the 2nd and 3rd respondents. Thereafter, an enquiry was conducted and it was confirmed that fraud was committed. However, no further action has been initiated. Therefore, on 08.07.2026 the petitioner made a representation to the 1st respondent seeking to conduct speedy enquiry. Since there is no response, the petitioner is before this Court.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the petitioner’s representation dated 08.07.2026 has not been considered to date, a direction is issued to the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 6 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. 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 (TNHB), No.493, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai- 035.
2. The Executive Engineer and Administrative Officer Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Coimbatore Housing Unit, TNHB Office Complex, HUDCO Colony, Peelamedu, Coimbatore.
3. The Manager Marketing and Service, Coimbatore Housing Unit, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, TNHB Office Complex, HUDCO Colony, Peelamedu, Coimbatore.
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