T.Baskar v. The Member Secretary

ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the 4th and 5th respondents to reclassify the lands morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition from "Nanja land" to "urban land".

¶2The petitioner had given a representation on 05.08.2020 to the respondents for the aforesaid purpose. Since the representation has not been considered till date, this writ petition has been filed.

¶3Mr. B. Sanjay Balachandar, learned standing counsel accepts notice on behalf of the 1st respondent, Mr.N.Naveenkumar, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the 2nd to 5th and 7th respondents and Mr.Venkata Seshaiya, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the 6th respondent.

¶4No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner's representation, as stated supra, is considered on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner.

¶5This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.

¶6For the foregoing reasons, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the 5th respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation dated 05.08.2020, seeking for reclassification of the lands morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition from "Nanja land" to "Urban land", after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after getting necessary report from the 4th respondent. No costs. 09-03-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ab To

1.The Member Secretary Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Thalamuthu Natarajan Building No.1 Gandhi Irwin Road Egmore Chennai 600008.

2.The Executive Engineer Public Works Department Water Resources Organisation Kancheepuram District

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Sriperumbudur

4.The Personal Assistant (Agriculture) To The District Collector Collectorate, Kancheepuram District

5.The Deputy Director Town And Country Planning Department Kancheepuram District

6.The Block Development Officer Sriperumbudur Panchayat Union Sriperumbudur Kancheepuram

7.The Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition) SIPCOT, Sriperumbudur Kancheepuram ABDUL QUDDHOSE J. ab

09-03-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-03-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE 1. T.Baskar S/o.Late Thambiah Reddy Pillaiyar Koil Street Metro Zone, Door No. 1501 Q Tower (Near VR Mall) Chennai 600040. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Member Secretary Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Thalamuthu Natarajan Building No.1 Gandhi Irwin Road Egmore Chennai 600008. 2.The Executive Engineer Public Works Department Water Resources Organisation Kancheepuram District 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Sriperumbudur 4.The Personal Assistant (Agriculture) To The District Collector Collectorate, Kancheepuram District 5.The Deputy Director Town And Country Planning Department Kancheepuram District 6.The Block Development Officer Sriperumbudur Panchayat Union Sriperumbudur Kancheepuram 7.The Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition) SIPCOT, Sriperumbudur Kancheepuram Respondent(s) PRAYER Directing the 4th and 5th respondents to consider and dispose the petitioners representation dated 05.08.2020. For Petitioner(s): M/s.S.P.Arthi For Respondent(s): Mr. B. Sanjay Balachandar SC For R1 Mr.N.Naveenkumar Govt Advocate For R2 to R5 and R7 Mr.Venkata Seshaiya Govt Advocate For R6