Madras High Court
WP/37953/2026 of R.MADHAVI Vs THE COMMISSIONER on 29 September 2026
WP No. 37953 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 29-09-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE DR JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE E.MANOHARAN
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CNR:{HCMA011629112026}
R.Madhavi
W/o. Ranjith Kumar,
No.22, Alikahn Street,
Alandur, Chennai 16
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The Commissioner
Greater Chennai Corporation,
Ripon Building, Chennai 03.
2. The District Collector
Office of the District Collector ,
GST Road, Chengalpattu District 603 001.
3. The Tahsildar
Alandur Taluk,
Dairy Farm Road, St.Thomas Mount,
Chennai-600 061.
4. The Deputy Tahsildar
Alandur Taluk,
Dairy Farm Road, St.Thomas Mount,
Chennai 600 061.
..Respondents
Prayer:-
Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 21.06.2026.
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For Petitioner:
Mr.K.R.Gunasekar
For Respondents:
Mr.E.C.Ramesh
Standing Counsel for R1
Mr.K.Surendar
Special Government Pleader for R2 to R4
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by Dr.G.Jayachandran J.) The petitioner herein, claiming ownership over Survey No.26/229/2, Adambakkam, Alandur Taluk, has given a complaint to the jurisdictional Inspector of Police on 21.06.2026, alleging that some third parties had created forged document and were attempting to grab the land. The present writ petition has been filed seeking a Mandamus to direct the Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, the District Collector, Chengalpattu District, the Tahsildar and Deputy Tahsildar, Alandur Taluk, to consider her representation dated 21.06.2026.
2. As extracted from the record, the representation dated 21.06.2026 was addressed to the police. However, through this writ petition, the petitioner seeks its consideration by the Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, and the jurisdictional revenue officials. On this ground alone, the writ petition is liable to be dismissed, as the representation was submitted to the police, but a Mandamus is sought against revenue and municipal authorities who have no knowledge of the said representation. That apart, the petitioner's claim of ownership over the land is highly disputed.
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3. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 2 to 4 submitted that the subject property is a vacant Government poramboke land. He states that the father-in-law of the petitioner had earlier filed a civil suit seeking injunction, which was subsequently dismissed. He further submitted that being a Government poramboke land, the Corporation identified the site for constructing a public toilet and the construction is under progress.
4. A perusal of the suit plaint filed by Ebinezer, the father-in-law of the petitioner, reveals an admission that the land is owned by the Government and no one except the Government can interfere with the enjoyment of the suit property. The suit was laid against the Commissioner of Alandur Municipality seeking an injunction and same has been dismissed for non-prosecution.
5. While so, in the complaint/representation dated 21.06.2026, addressed to the police, the petitioner claims ownership over the property and alleges third parties have fabricated the records to grab it. The inconsistency in the pleadings also warrants the dismissal of the writ petition.
6. Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Writ Petition stands dismissed. No costs. (Dr.G.J.,J.) (E.M.,J.) 29-09-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No rpl
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To
1. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, Chennai 03.
2. The District Collector Office of the District Collector , GST Road, Chengalpattu district 603 001.
3. The Tahsildar Alandur Taluk, Dairy Farm Road, St.Thomas Mount, Chennai-600 061.
4. The Deputy Tahsildar Alandur Taluk, Dairy Farm Road, St.Thomas Mount, Chennai 600 061.
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DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN J. and E.MANOHARAN J. rpl WP No. 37953 of 2026 29-09-2026