Shaheen Shaw v. The Secretary / Managing Director

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, seeking a direction to the respondents to allot a free house to petitioner under the Emergency Tsunami Rehabilitation Programme or under the Housing Scheme for Differently Abled Persons, by considering the Petitioner's representation dated 31.03.2026.

¶2Heard Mr.P.Elayaraj Kumar, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the first respondent. Mr.S.Karthikeyan, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the second respondent. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel on either side, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

¶3At the outset, learned Standing Counsel for second respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 31.03.2026 would be considered by the second respondent in accordance with law, within a time period to be fixed by this Court. Page3 of 5

¶3In view of the above, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to second respondent to consider petitioner's representation dated 31.03.2026, on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner and any other interested persons, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the representation and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the representation on its own merits and in accordance with law.

¶4With the above directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ANU Page4 of 5 To

1.The Secretary / Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5 Kamarajar Salai, Chennai.

2.The District Collector, Chennai.

3.The Tahsildar, Mylapore Taluk, Chennai District.

4.The Estate Officer, Estate Office No.9 Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, Okkiyam Thoraipakkam, Kannagi Nagar, Chennai – 600 097.

WPoNo.o18843oofo2026 MOHAMMEDoSHAFFIQ,oJ. ANU WPoNo.o18843oofo2026 01-06-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ Shaheen Shaw, S/o.Habeebullah, D.No.325, Srinivasapuram, Pattinambakkam (Backside of Mosque) Chennai – 600 028. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The Secretary / Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5 Kamarajar Salai, Chennai. 2.The District Collector, Chennai. 3.The Tahsildar, Mylapore Taluk, Chennai District. 4.The Estate Officer, Estate Office No.9 Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, Okkiyam Thoraipakkam, Kannagi Nagar, Chennai – 600 097. ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to allot a free house to the petitioner under the Emergency Tsunami Rehabilitation Programme or under the Housing Scheme for Differently Abled Persons by considering the Petitioner's representation dated 31.03.2026. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Rajarajan For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Elayaraj Kumar for R1 Mr.S.Karthikeyan Standing Counsel for R2