R.Saranya v. The Principal Secretaery to Government

ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1, 2, 4 and 6 to produce the complete records, files, notings Na.Ka.proceedings, inspection reports and action-taken details relating to the petitioner's housing application bearing No.AHPTVL24101217183121 and her representation dated 30.08.2025 and consequently to grant approval of the flat /allotment in favour of the petitioner within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2The petitioner is a deserted woman and a single parent of a 5-year-old child, belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS). She applied for a housing allotment with the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board. She submitted all the required documents, including a duly notarized affidavit, and attended the enquiry as directed. Her application was thereafter forwarded for physical verification, which was eventually completed after repeated follow-ups. Despite the successful completion of physical verification, no further steps were taken for allotment. The petitioner sent representations dated 06.05.2025 and

30.08.2025 requesting early verification and completion of allotment. She was later informed that her application had been transferred to the Head Page4 of 6 Office at Chennai for further processing. Thereafter, no further action has been taken by the respondent authorities. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court.

¶3Heard the learned counsels on both sides and perused the materials available on record.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 2nd respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

10.02.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN Page5 of 6 To 1 The Principal Secretary to Government, Tamilnadu Urban Habitat Development Board No.5 Kamarajar Salai Chepuak Chennai-600 005 2 The Managing Director Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board No.5 Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk Chennai-600 005

¶3The Joint Managing Director Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board No.5 Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk Chennai-600 005

¶4The Chief Engineer-I Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board No.5 Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk Chennai-600 005

¶5The Executive Engineer/ Estate Office Division-VI, Tamilnadu Urban Habitat Development Board 83rd street 13th Sector, Sivalingapuram, K.K.Nagar, Chennai-600 078

¶6The Executive Engineer and Administrative officer Tamilnadu Urban Habitat Development Board C-48 TNHB Shopping complex 3rd floor II Avenue Anna Nagar Chennai-600 040 Page6 of 6 P.T.ASHA J. SRN

10.02.2026

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10.02.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA R.Saranya ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Tamilnadu Urban Habitat Development Board No.5 Kamarajar Salai Chepuak Chennai-600 005 2. The Managing Director Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board No.5 Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk Chennai-600 005 3. The Joint Managing Director Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board No.5 Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk Chennai-600 005 4. The Chief Engineer-I Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board No.5 Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk Chennai-600 005 Page2 of 6 5. The Executive Engineer/ Estate Office Division-VI, Tamilnadu Urban Habitat Development Board 83rd street 13th Sector, Sivalingapuram, K.K.Nagar, Chennai-600 078 6. The Executive Engineer and Administrative officer Tamilnadu Urban Habitat Development Board C-48 TNHB Shopping complex 3rd floor II Avenue Anna Nagar Chennai-600 040 ….Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents 1, 2, 4 and 6 to produce the complete records, files, notings Na.Ka.proceedings inspection reports and action-taken details relating to the petitioner's housing application bearing No.AHPTVL24101217183121 and her representation dated 30.08.2025 and to consider the said application and grant approval of flat /allotment in favour of the petitioner within a time frame. For Petitioner(s): M/s. Gokula Rao For Respondent(s): Mr.Yogesh Kannadasan Special Government Pleader-R1 Mr.G.Venkatesan – R2 to R6 Page3 of 6