The Airports Authority of India v. Ashok Chacko

Order Challenging the order passed in EP.No.20 of 2021 and EP.No.176 of 2021 in LAOP.No.511 of 2009 on the file of the learned Subordinate Judge, Alandur, the third respondent therein/one of the judgment debtor has filed these civil revision petitions.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that as per the direction of the Full Bench of this Court in CMP.No.2357 of 2018 etc., batch dated

28.02.2020, a sum of Rs.7,82,64,108/- in the form of a cheque bearing No.952961 dated 22.04.2021 drawn on State Bank of India, Meenambakkam Branch, Chennai has been deposited by the Airport Authority of India/petitioner in favour of the Registrar General, High Court, Madras and the same has also been recorded in the subsequent order dated 29.04.2021. Thereafter, some of the claimants have also withdrawn the award amount. It is further submitted that if at all any amount is liable to be received by the claimants, as the petitioner/Airport Authority had deposited the amount, the claim ought to have been against the District Collector and not against the petitioner herein.

¶3Learned counsel for the claimants/decree holders submits that the Airport Authority is liable to pay the enhanced award amount. Page5 of 8

¶4A perusal of the records from the Registry, it is revealed that, as on date, after withdrawal of a portion of the amount by the other claimants, a sum of Rs.4,67,83,793/- remains available in the Fixed Deposit standing in the account of this Registry. Therefore, the order of attachment passed by the Executing Court is such an erroneous in respect of the petitioner herein, who is the third respondent in the said Execution Petition.

¶5In view of the above, the order of attachment is set aside and the matter is remand back to the execution court. The decree holders as well as the other respondents shall submit their objections in respect of claim amount and thereafter, the Executing Court is directed to proceed with the matter taking into consideration the balance amount available in the account of Registry of this Court.

¶6It is pertinent to note that, as on date, no appeal has been preferred either by the Airport Authority or by any other Government officials. The Executing Court is directed to give appropriate direction to withdraw the amount which is available in the account of the Registry of this Court. Registry is directed to disburse the amount to the account of the Executing Court viz., Subordinate Court, Alandur. Page6 of 8

¶7With the above directions, these civil revision petitions are allowed. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 24-06-2026 nl Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Page7 of 8 To The Subordinate Court, Alandur. CRPoNo.o2634oofo2026 T.V.THAMILSELVIoJ. nl CRPoNo.o2634oofo2026 AND CRPoNO.o2637oOFo2026,oCMPoNO.o11179oOFo2026,oCMPoNO.o11171oOFo 2026 24-06-2026 Page8oofo8

Page1 of 8 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI AND CRP NO. 2637 OF 2026,CMP NO. 11179 OF 2026,CMP NO. 11171 OF 2026 The Airports Authority Of India Rep by Authorised Representative Rep by The Chairman and Managing Director Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan New Delhi 110003 Office at Chennai Airport, Meenambakkam Chennai 16 ..Petitioner Vs 1. Ashok Chacko S/o. Late. Cherian Chacko Villa No. 22, B and B May Flower Tiruvlam Road Karnampet Vellore 632519 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Chengalpattu 3. The State of Tamilnadu Transport Department, Chennai 4. District Collector Kancheepuram ..Respondents CRP No. 2637 of 2026 The Airport Authority of India Rep by Authorised Representative Page2 of 8 Rep by The Chairman and Managing Director Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan New Delhi 110003 Office at Chennai Airport, Meenambakkam Chennai 16 ..Appellant(s) Vs 1. P. Eapen Thomas 2. Lalitha Rossvan Block 1-35, New No. 1-3, 4th Street Anna Nagar East Chennai 112 3. Sara Eapen Block 1-35, New No. 1-3, 4th Street Anna Nagar East Chennai 112 4. Roy E Jacob S/o. Late. Aureen Jacob Block 1-35, New No. 1-3, 4th Street Anna Nagar East Chennai 112 5. George Jacob S/o. Late. Aureen Jacob Block 1-35, New No. 1-3, 4th Street Anna Nagar East Chennai 112 6. Mary Varkey D/o. Late. Aureen Jacob Block 1-35, New No. 1-3, 4th Street Anna Nagar East Chennai 112 7. Dolly Neena Mohan D/o. Late. Aureen Jacob Block 1-35, New No. 1-3, 4th Street Page3 of 8 Anna Nagar East, Chennai 112 8. Sheena Thomas D/o. Late. Aureen Jacob Block 1-35, New No. 1-3, 4th Street Anna Nagar East Chennai 112 9. Leena Thomas Grand D/o. Late. Aureen Jacob Block 1-35, New No. 1-3, 4th Street Anna Nagar East Chennai 112 10.The Revenue Divisional Officer Chengalpattu 11.The state of Tamilnadu Rep by its Secretary Transport Department Chennai 9 12.District Collector Kancheepuram ..Respondents To set aside the order dated 13.08.2025 in EP No. 20 / 2021 in LAOP 511 of 2009 on the file of Subordinate Court, Alandur. CRP No. 2637 of 2026 To set aside the order dated 13.08.2025 in EP No.176 of 2021 in LAOP No.511 of 2009 on the file of Subordinate Court, Alandur. For Petitioner : Mr.Ramaswamy Meyyappan For Respondents : Mr.K.F.Manavalan for R1 Ms.S.Yogalakshmi, Additional Government Pleader for R2 to R4 Page4 of 8