WP/42194/2026 of M.FAZULUR RAHMAN Vs THE COMMISSIONER on 26 October 2026

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- “directing the Respondent to consider the Petitioners representation dated 27.08.2026 in the light of the Judgment dated 07.11.2025 passed by the Honble Court in W.P. No.10194 of 2025 and batch, and consequently reclassify the petitioners property situated at No.16/3 Krishna Street, measuring 2800 sq.ft. comprised in R.S. No.456/12 part in Nungambakkam, Chennai-034 used as a Ladies Hostel for residential accommodation, from commercial Tariff to the applicable Residential Domestic Tariff for property tax, water Tax/water charges and electricity charges, after affording the petitioner an opportunity of hearing.”

2. The Petitioner would submit that she is the absolute owner of the property bearing Door No. 16/3, Krishna Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai –

600 034, which is being used as a Ladies Hostel providing residential accommodation to working women, particularly those belonging to economically weaker sections. The predominant and actual use of the premises is residential, as the inmates use the rooms for their living and sleeping accommodation.

3. The Petitioner would submit that, despite the residential nature of the premises, the Respondent authorities have classified the property under Commercial Tariff for property tax and electricity charges. Accordingly, the Petitioner sought reclassification under Residential Tariff through representations submitted to the concerned authorities.

4. The Petitioner would further submit that the issue has already been settled by this Hon’ble Court in W.P. No. 10194 of 2025 and batch, vide order dated 07.11.2025, wherein it was held that Residential Tariff is applicable to hostel premises used predominantly for residential accommodation in respect of property tax, water charges and electricity charges.

5. The Petitioner would submit that, relying upon the aforesaid judgment, she submitted a detailed representation dated 27.08.2026 to the concerned authorities seeking reclassification of the premises under Residential Tariff. However, the Respondents have failed to pass appropriate orders or rectify the tariff classification to date. Hence, the Petitioner is before this Court seeking the reliefs stated supra.

6. Heard the learned counsel for the Petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the Respondents 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9.

7. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation 27.08.2026, after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner, on merits and in accordance with law, in the light of of the order passed in W.P. No.10194 of 2025 and batch dated 07.11.2025, within a period of 6 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

8. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 26-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHR

To

1. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings, Chennai-600 009

2. the Secretary To Government Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-09

3. The Senior Revenue Officer Ward-113, Zone-9, Revenue Department, Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai-600 034

4. The managing Director Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, No.1, Pumping Station Road, Chintadripet, Chennai-600 002

5. The Chairman and Managing Director Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Chennai-600 002

6. The Senior Accounts Officer chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Area, -9, No.1, Renga Road, Alwarpet, Chennai-600 018

7. the Executive Engineer Operation and maintenance, Tamil Nadu Generation and distribution Corporation Limited, Anna nagar, Chennai-600040

8. The Assistant Engineer Greater Chennai Corporation, Ward-113, zone-9, Chennai -34

9. the Assistant Engineer Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited, Mahalingapuram, Chennai-34

10. the Assistant Engineer Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB), Noor Verasamy Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai-34

P.T.ASHA J. SHR WP No. 42194 of 2026 26-10-2026