The Administrator General and Officila Trustee v. Nil

O R D E R The present application has been filed by learned Administrator General and Official Trustee (AG and OT) to demolish the existing dilapidated structures in the property situated at D.No.18, Swamy Pandaram Street, D.No.14, Nagamani Mudali Street, and Page2 of 4 D.No.10, Venkatesh Gramani Street, Chinthathiripet, Chennai free of cost and to fence properties using old sheets at the cost of Rs.2,78,952/- by engaging the services of Sri Shhakthi Construction having office at No.5/60, Shanmuga Nagar, Madhiravedu, Thiruverkadu, Chennai - 600

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¶2A report has been submitted by AG and OT, wherein it has been stated that on inspection by Officer on Special Duty, Additional Deputy AG and OT of Tamil Nadu on 26.03.2024, it was found that properties are in dilapidated condition. According to learned AG and OT, deteriorated structures pose threat to passer-by and damage to neighbouring properties, apart from causing health hazards to public at large on account of debris accumulated in the properties.

¶3On perusal of the report submitted by Special Officer, it is seen that the back side of the building completely fell down and neighbors have complained that the building has become a shelter for poisonous snakes and insects. Therefore, learned AG and OT has filed this application, seeking permission for demolition. Learned AG & OT has also identified a Contractor by name M/s.Sri Shhakthi Construction, who has offered to demolish properties and clean debris at free of cost and to execute the work of fencing for Rs.2,78,952/-. Page3 of 4

¶4This Court is of the view that before any untoward incident takes place, in the interest of neighbours / public at large, permission is to be accorded to learned AG & OT for demolition of properties.

¶5Accordingly, the present Application is ordered. Learned AG & OT is permitted to demolish the existing dilapidated structures in the property situated at D.No.18, Swamy Pandaram Street, D.No.14, Nagamani Mudali Street, and D.No.10, Venkatesh Gramani Street, Chinthathiripet, Chennai free of cost and to fence properties using old sheets at the cost of Rs.2,78,952/- by engaging the services of Sri Shhakthi Construction having office at No.5/60, Shanmuga Nagar, Madhiravedu, Thiruverkadu, Chennai - 600 077. 03-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order AR To: The Administrator General and Official Trustee of Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court Campus, Chennai - 600 104. Page4 of 4 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM,J. AR 03-07-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM The Administrator General and Official Trustee, Madras High Court Campus, Chennai 600 104. … Applicant -vs- Nil … Respondent Prayer: To grant permission to demolish the existing dilapidated structures in the property situated at D.No.18, Swamy Pandaram Street, D.No.14, Nagamani Mudali Street, and D.No.10, Venkatesh Gramani Street, Chinthathripet, Chennai free of cost to fence the properties using old sheets at the cost of Rs.2,78,952/- by engaging the services of Sri Shhakthi Construction having office at No.5/60, Shanmuga Nagar, Madhiravedu, Thiruverkadu, Chennai 600 077. For Applicant: Mrs.S.Sumathi AG & OT *****