N.Sumithra v. The Additional Principal Secretary,

Order By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. Page2 of 4

¶2The present writ petition has been filed to direct the 1st respondent herein to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.03.2026 for allotment of tenement in the Pattinapakkam Scheme.

¶3It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner filed representations to the first and second respondents dated

07.05.2025 and 24.03.2026 respectively, seeking allotment of tenement. However, the said representations have not been considered so far by respondents 1 and 2. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has come before this Court.

¶4At the outset, it was submitted by the learned Standing Counsel for the second respondent that the representation dated 07.05.2025 submitted by the petitioner to the second respondent would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed within a time frame fixed by this Court, which was agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.

¶5In view of the same, 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 the second respondent to consider the representation dated 07.05.2025 of the petitioner, on its own merits and pass appropriate orders Page3 of 4 in accordance with law, after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other interested persons/stake holders, including rival claimants, if any, within a period of eight weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy of the 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.

¶6Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 02-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GSK To

¶1The Additional Principal Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development, St.George Fort, Chennai.

¶2Tamilnadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Represented by the Managing Director, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai-5. WPoNo.o24922oofo2026 MOHAMMEDoSHAFFIQoJ. GSK WPoNo.o24922oofo2026 02-07-2026 Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ N.Sumithra W/o.Nithyananthan (late), No.128, Ellaiyamman Koil Street, Nochikuppam, Mylapore, Chennai - 600004. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Principal Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development, St.George Fort, Chennai. 2. Tamilnadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Represented by the Managing Director, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai-5. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent herein to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.03.2026 for allotment of tenement in the pattinapakkam scheme. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Sivakumar For Respondent(s): Mr.J.V.Sakthi Balakrishnan, GA for R1 Mr.G.Venkatesan, Standing Counsel for R2