Madras High Court
WP/38634/2026 of P.Suresh (M/37 years) Vs The Secretary cum Chairman 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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1. P.Suresh
2. A.Chandra
3. P.Manikkam
4. B.Suguna
5. P.Dharmalingam
6. M.Bhaneshwar Mohan
7. M.Thanuseelan Mohan
8. P.Kanthammamal
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Secretary cum Chairman
Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board,
presently changed as Tamilnadu Urban
Housing Development Board, No.5,
Kamarajar road, Chennai – 600005.
2. The Administrative/Executive Engineer, Tamilnadu Urban Housing Development Board, Salem Zone, Salem District -
636007.
..Respondent(s)
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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 representation dated 13.10.2025 submitted by the petitioners and to take necessary steps to execute and issue the sale deed in favour of the petitioners being the legal heirs of the deceased father of the petitioners who was originally allotted plot No.53 in the year 1991 in respect of the subject property situated at Anaikoundampatti, Saminayakkanpatti post, Omalur Taluk, Salem District in accordance with law.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr. G.K.Thamizh Arasan
For Respondent(s):
M/s. Indhumathy Venkatesh
Standing Counsel
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This writ petition is filed for the following relief: “To direct respondents to consider and dispose of the representation dated 13.10.2025 submitted by the petitioners and to take necessary steps to execute and issue the sale deed in favour of the petitioners being the legal heirs of the deceased father of the petitioners who was originally allotted plot No.53 in the year 1991 in respect of the subject property situated at
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Anaikoundampatti, Saminayakkanpatti post, Omalur Taluk, Salem District in accordance with law.”
2. The petitioners are the legal heirs of late Pachamuthu, who was originally allotted plot No.53, at Anaikoundampatti, Saminayakkanpatti post, Omalur Taluk, Salem District, by the respondents in the year 1991. The original allottee regularly paid the amounts due under the allotment. After the demise of the said Pachamuthu on 12.10.2020, the petitioners complied with the terms of the allotment and paid the entire amount due. Their names were also recorded in the records of the respondents.
3. The petitioners would submit that despite the entire dues having been paid, the respondents have not executed or issued sale deed in favour of the petitioners. Therefore, the petitioners made a representation dated 13.10.2025 seeking execution of the sale deed. However, the said representation has not been considered. Therefore, the petitioners are before this Court.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the petitioners’ representation dated 13.10.2025 has not been
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considered to date, a direction is issued to respondents to consider the petitioners’ representation and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 4 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 Secretary cum Chairman Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, presently changed as Tamilnadu Urban Housing Development Board, No.5, Kamarajar road, Chennai – 600005.
2. The Administrative/Executive Engineer, Tamilnadu Urban Housing Development Board, Salem Zone, Salem District - 636007.
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P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP No. 38634 of 2026 05-10-2026