Mrs. Susan John v. The Secretary to Government

ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) This petition is filed seeking extension of time to comply with the directions contained in the order dated 12.02.2026, passed in WP No.3 of 2026.

¶2While disposing of the writ petition, this Court had passed the following order: "3. Having considered the submission of learned counsel for the parties, it is directed that the building shall be de-sealed and within a period of two months from the date of de-sealing, the petitioner shall remove the deviated portion/construction. Immediately thereafter, the Corporation shall inspect the building and if the deviation is found to be removed, then no further action would be required. However, in case the deviation has not been removed, the building shall be immediately re-sealed."

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that in compliance of the order, the following work for demolition has already been undertaken: "9. I submit that the building was de-sealed on 11.03.2026. The electricity connection was given after 10 days that too single phase. Thereafter, the following work was done: a) 4th floor Internal walls, partitions, falls ceiling, electrical and plumping lines etc. - fully demolished b) 3 rd floor

- falls ceiling, internal walls - fully demolished & - Roof-slab 50% demolished. c) Pending works: 50 % of roof slabs to be removed and other minor works."

¶4Learned counsel submitted that 70% of the building has already been demolished and the time granted to complete the demolition is running short. Therefore, further two months' time may be granted.

¶5Learned counsel for the respondents have no objection for the time being extended for another two months.

¶6In view of the aforesaid undertaking that the order shall be complied with in full, we are inclined to extend the time by two months from today. It is made clear that no extension of time would be granted.

¶7The respondents are directed to de-seal the premises forthwith to enable the petitioner to comply with the order of this Court. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.)

20.07.2026

TAR To 1) The Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. 2) The Commissioner, Greater Corporation of Chennai, Ripon Building, Chennai-600 003. 3) The Executive Engineer, Zone-X, Greater Corporation of Chennai, No. 117, N.S.K. Satai, Kodambakkam, Chennai-600 029 4) The Assistant Executive Engineer, Unit-29, Zone-X, Greater Corporation of Chennai, Vadapalani, Chennai-600 032. THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN

, J.

(tar) in WP No.3 of 2026

20.07.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN in WP No.3 of 2026 Mrs. Susan John, Plot No. 8 Door No. 2, 1st Cross Street, Lambert Nagar, Virugambakkam, Chennai- 600 092 : Petitioner versus 1) The Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. 2) The Commissioner, Greater Corporation of Chennai, Ripon Building, Chennai-600 003. 3) The Executive Engineer, Zone-X, Greater Corporation of Chennai, No. 117, N.S.K. Satai, Kodambakkam, Chennai-600 029 4) The Assistant Executive Engineer, Unit-29, Zone-X, Greater Corporation of Chennai, Vadapalani, Chennai-600 032. 5) S. Immanuvel Jackzon David Roger No.128/260,1st Floor, Angappan Naicker Street, George Town, Chennai - 600 001. 6) Thomas No. AP1223, 12th sector 77th Street, K. K. Nagar, Chennai - 600078. : Respondents Petition filed to extend the time granted in order dated 12.02.2026 in W.P. No. 3 of 2026 and to direct the 3rd Respondent to de-seal the petitioner's property enabling the petitioner to complete the demolition work and restore the building situated at Plot No. 8, New Door No. 2, Lambert Nagar, Cross Street, Virugambakkam, Chennai - 600 092 For Petitioner : Mr.S.Kumar For Respondents : Mr.K.Kumaran, Government Pleader, for the first respondent Mr.A.Arun Babu, Standing counsel, for respondents 2 to 4