Madras High Court
WP/19490/2026 of M/s.Ninja sports academy-TURF Vs The Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu on 11 November 2026
WP No. 19490 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 11-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN
WP No. 19490 of 2026
CNR:{HCMA011117222026}
AND
WMP NO. 20771 OF 2026
M/s.Ninja sports academy-TURF
A Partnership Firm,
Rep. by its Partner Kishore Kumar,
No.178 Doctors Avenue,
Thirumalai Nagar, Chennai-600 076
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St. George, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
2. The Commissioner
Greater Chennai Corporation,
Rippon Building, Periyamedu,
Chennai District.
3. The Assistant Executive Engineer
Greater Chennai Corporation,
Zone-VII, Chennai-600 076
..Respondent(s)
Prayer : Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records and quash the order passed by the 1st Respondent vide Letter No.12697435/UD-VII(2)/2025-2
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dated 17.04.2026 consequently direct the 3rd Respondent to de seal the lock and seal of the property at 17B, Doctor Avenue, Thirumalai Nagar, Kolattur, Chennai-600 076.
For Petitioner :
Ms.M.Mahalakshmi
for Mr.S.Esakkimuthu
For Respondent(s):
Mr.C.Prabhakaran
Special Government Pleader For R -1
Ms.R.V. Gayatri
Standing Counsel For R 2,3
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(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) The present writ petition has been instituted challenging the order passed by the Government vide letter dated 17.04.2026 under Section 80A of the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971.
2. The authorities of Greater Chennai Corporation conducted inspection in the premises belongs to the petitioner and identified unauthorised construction. Consequently, Form I notice for production of documents was issued on 02.08.2025 and Form II notice dated 18.08.2025 was issued intimating inspection of the premises. During the course of inspection, the authorities identified unauthorised construction and consequently Form III notice for removal of unauthorised construction was issued. The petitioner challenged the enforcement actions initiated. It is not in dispute that the
WP No. 19490 of 2026 unauthorised development has already been locked and sealed. The petitioner preferred an appeal under Section 80A of the Town and Country Planning Act. The petitioner appeared in person along with his lawyer before the Government and defended his case. Thus, the rules of natural justice has been followed. The Government, after conducting enquiry made the following findings in Paragraphs 4, 5 and 6, which read as follows:
4. In order to dispose the revision petition, personal hearing was held on 13.01.2026. The revision petitioner (partner) and the land lord (Tmt.Rajeswari) along with their counsel and official from Greater Chennai Corporation were attended the hearing. During the hearing the following were presented:-
i) The official from Greater Chennai Corporation informed that the subject building comprises of unauthorized sports turf. Hence, Form-I notice dated 02.08.2025, Form-II notice dated 18.08.2025, Form III notice dated, 09.10.2025 and Form -VII notice dated, 14.11.2025 were issued.
ii) The revision petitioners informed that the subject building comprises of sports turf used for fitness activities which intended to promote physical development among people. They requested to grant interim stay.
5. In respect of the above revision petition, it is observed that the subject building comprises of Ground Floor - Open TURF and the building constructed is an unauthorized one.
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6. Considering the above facts and submission made, the Government hereby reject the revision petition dated 26.12.2025 filed by M/s.Ninja Sports Academy TURF, represented by its Partner Thiru.T.Kishore Kumar and Tmt.M.Rajeswari to the Government against the Locking and Sealing order dated 14.11.2025 for the building put up_at 17B, Doctor Avenue, Thirumalai Nagar, Korattur, Chennai - 600 076 as the subject building comprises Ground Floor Open TURF and the building constructed is an unauthorized one.
3. In view of the decision taken by the Government, the Greater Chennai Corporation is directed to conduct further enforcement action under the Town and Country Planning Act, 1971. The authorised construction made by the petitioner was established. Even the petitioner has not denied the construction, but explained by stating that it is for sports usage. Even for sports usage, permission is to be obtained for construction. The Government has considered the entire facts and circumstances based on the inspection report submitted by the Corporation authorities. Therefore, this Court does not find any infirmity in respect of the order impugned. The reasons stated are candid and based on the field inspection report submitted by the authorities.
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4. Thus, the writ petition is devoid of merits and stands dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (R.R.V.,J.) 11-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KST To
1. The Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St. George, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
2. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Periyamedu, Chennai District.
3. The Assistant Executive Engineer Greater Chennai Corporation, Zone-VII, Chennai-600 076
WP No. 19490 of 2026 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J. AND R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN J. KST WP No. 19490 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 20771 OF 2026 11-11-2026