C.Saravanan, v. The District Registrar,

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider my complaint dated

06.02.2026.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner, an apartment owner in Alsa Residency, submitted a statutory complaint dated

06.02.2026 before the first respondent, the Competent Authority under the Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act, 2022, invoking Sections 24 and 25 read with Rule 17. The petitioner sought registration of the Apartment Owners' Association, a declaration that the stilt and open parking areas are common areas, and equitable allotment of at least one parking space to each apartment owner. Despite the complaint being duly filed with all supporting documents, the first respondent failed to initiate any action or conduct an enquiry and erroneously declined to entertain the complaint on the ground that action could be taken only against registered associations. Aggrieved by the respondent's failure to exercise the statutory jurisdiction, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to consider and dispose of the statutory complaint in accordance with law within a stipulated time. Page2 of 5

¶3Heard Mr.Roshan Atiq M., learned Government Counsel appearing for the 1st respondent.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the first respondent / District Registrar to consider the petitioner's statutory complaint dated 06.02.2026. The first respondent shall, after issuing due notice to the petitioner as well as the second respondent and affording them an opportunity of a personal hearing, pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 08-07-2026 Asi Page3 of 5 To

¶1The District Registrar, (Competent Authority under the Tamil Nadu, Apartment Ownership Act, 2022)The District Registrar Office, Central Madrs, No.182, Bharathi Salai, Royapettah, Chennai 600 014.

¶2The Secretary, Alsa Residency Owners Association, No.12, Gilchrist Avenue,Harrington Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o18713oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o18713oofo2026 08-07-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY C.Saravanan, S/o.A.P.Chandramouleeswaran, No.J2 and J3, No.12, Gilchrist Avenue, Harrington Road, Chetpet, chennai 600 031. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Registrar, (Competent Authority under the Tamil Nadu, Apartment Ownership Act, 2022)The District Registrar Office, Central Madrs, No.182, Bharathi Salai, Royapettah, Chennai 600 014. 2. Alsa Residency Owners Association, Rep. By its Secretary, No.12, Gilchrist Avenue,Harrington Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider my complaint dated 06.02.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr. C.Prasanna Venkatesh For Respondent(s): Mr.Roshan Atiq M. Government Counsel for R1 Page1 of 5