Madras High Court
WP/42369/2026 of P.J.MANGALA KUMAR Vs THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT on 26 October 2026
WP No. 42369 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
WP No. 42369 of 2026
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AND
WMP NO. 47596 OF 2026
1. P.J.Mangala Kumar
2. M.Ashwin Imanuel
3. M.Angelin Chalce
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Secretary to Government
Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.
2. The Chairman
Tamil Nadu Habitat Development Board,
Formerly known as Tamil Nadu Slum
Clearance Board, No.5, Kamaraj Salai,
Chennai-600 005.
3. The Managing Director
Tamil Nadu Habitat Development Board,
Formerly known as Tamil Nadu Slum
Clearance Board, No.5, Kamaraj Salai,
Chennai-600 005.
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4. The Executive Engineer
Division-3,
Tamil Nadu Habitat Development Board,
T.B.Chatram,
Chennai-600 010.
5. The Estate Officer
Estate Office-3,
Tamil Nadu Habitat Development Board,
T.B.Chatram,
Chennai-600 010.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents herein to seeking implementation of the order dated 05.03.2026 passed by this Court in W.P.No.8018 of 2026 and W.M.P.No.8670 of 2026, by consequently take appropriate steps for execution and registration of the Sale Deed in favour of the 1st Petitioner in respect of the 1400 Sq.Ft. portion within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.R.Iyyappan
For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Karthikeyan,
Standing Counsel For R1-R5
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This writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus to direct the respondents herein to implement the order dated 05.03.2026 passed by this Court in W.P.No.8018 of 2026 and W.M.P.No.8670 of 2026 and consequently to take appropriate steps for execution and registration of the Sale Deed in favour of the 1st petitioner in respect of the portion measuring1400 Sq.Ft. portion within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.
2. This Court, vide order dated 05.03.2026, had issued the following directions: “9. Considering the admitted fact that there was a dispute between the petitioner and his sister after the demise of the petitioner’s wife and the said dispute is civil in nature, the same can be resolved only before the competent civil court. Since the respondent, in the impugned order has concluded that there is no legal impediment to execute the sale deed in favour of the petitioner with respect to the land measuring to an extent of 1400 sq.ft., in his occupation, there shall be a direction to the respondents to execute the sale deed
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in favour of the 1st petitioner in respect of the said portion. Insofar as the remaining portion of the land measuring to an extent of 1400 sq.ft, the respondents are directed to maintain status quo. The person who succeeds the remaining portion of the property are at liberty to approach the respondents for execution of the sale deed.”
3. Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, Mr.S.Karthikeyan, learned standing counsel appearing for respondents 1 to 5 would submit that the petitioner’s request would be processed upon payment of the necessary fees, the details of which are yet to be communicated to the petitioner.
4. In view of the above submission, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to communicate the details of the necessary fees payable by the petitioner within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On payment of the said fees by the petitioner, the respondents shall pass appropriate orders within a period of four weeks thereafter, in terms of the order dated 05.03.2026 passed by
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this Court in W.P.No.8018 of 2026 and W.M.P.No.8670 of 2026. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 26-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SRN To
1. The Secretary To Government Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.
2. The Chairman Tamil Nadu Habitat Development Board, Formerly known as Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5, Kamaraj Salai, Chennai-600 005.
3. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu Habitat Development Board, Formerly known as Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5, Kamaraj Salai, Chennai-600 005.
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4. The Executive Engineer Division-3, Tamil Nadu Habitat Development Board, T.B.Chatram, Chennai-600 010.
5. The Estate Officer Estate Office-3, Tail Nadu Habitat Development Board, T.B.Chatram, Chennai-600 010.
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P.T.ASHA J. SRN WP No. 42369 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 47596 OF 2026 26-10-2026
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