G.Swaminathan v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a continuous representations dated 21.01.2026, 10.02.2026, 21.02.2026 and 23.03.2026 before the respondents seeking issuance of joint patta in favour of the petitioner along with other Flat owners of Balaji Apartment at No.AG 129, 7th Main Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600 040, for the extent of 9317 sq.ft. as specified in the schedule to the Pucca Sale Deed dated 18.06.1986 executed by the 5th respondent, ensuring absolute enjoyment by the petitioner of 485/9317 undivided share as specified in the B Schedule to the Sale Deed in Document No.4802/1988 dated 31.10.1988. However, the said representations was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition. Page3 of 4

¶3Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 4 and submitted that the petitioner's representations will be considered within a period of four weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶5Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to dispose of the petitioner's representations dated

21.01.2026, 10.02.2026, 21.02.2026 and 23.03.2026, after issuing due notice to the petitioner and other aggrieved parties if any, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 15-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM Page4 of 4

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. VM To

¶1The Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Fort. St George, Chennai 600 009

¶2The District Collector, Chennai District, 4th Floor, Singaravelar Maligai, Rajaji Salai, Chennai 600 001.

¶3The Assistant Director of Survey and Land Records, Office of the District Collector, Chennai District, 7th Floor, Singaravelar Maligai, Chennai.

¶4The Thasildar, Aminjikarai Taluk, Chennai 600 029.

¶5The Executive Engineer and Administrative Officer, Arignar Anna Nagar Division, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600 040

¶6The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA), Thalamuthu Natarajan Building, No 1 Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008. 15-07-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY G.Swaminathan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by the Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Fort. St George, Chennai 600 009. 2. The District Collector, Chennai District, 4th Floor, Singaravelar Maligai, Rajaji Salai, Chennai 600 001. 3. The Assistant Director of Survey and Land, Records, Office of the District Collector, Chennai District, 7th Floor, Singaravelar Maligai, Chennai. 4. The Thasildar, Aminjikarai Taluk, Chennai 600 029. 5. The Executive Engineer and Administrative Officer Arignar Anna Nagar Division, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Anna Nagar,Chennai 600 040. 6. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, (CMDA), Thalamuthu Natarajan Building, No 1 Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 4th Respondent to issue joint patta in the name of the petitioner along with other Flat owners of Balaji Page2 of 4 Apartment at No.AG 129, 7th Main Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600 040, for the extent of 9317 sq.ft. as specified in the schedule to the Pucca Sale Deed dated 18.06.1986 executed by the 5th respondent, ensuring absolute enjoyment by the petitioner of 485/9317 undivided share as specified in the 'B' Schedule to the Sale Deed in Document No 4802/1988 dated 31.10.1988. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.R.Babu For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Government's Counsel for R1 to R4 Mr.Akhil Akbar Ali for R6