P.S.Arumugam v. The District Collector of Kanchipuram

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to consider the petitioners' representation dated 20.7.2022 and 20.2.2024, respectively.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had made a representation on 20.07.2022 and 20.02.2024, respectively, requesting the respondents to take appropriate action within a stipulated time frame and to refund the entire fixed deposit amount along with the interest accrued for the additional period of 11 months, totalling Rs.28,01,045/-. However, the said representations have not been considered till date. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

¶3The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for respondent Nos.2 to 4 submitted that the fixed deposit amount, along with accrued interest as on date, will be refunded to the petitioner within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court. Page3 of 6

¶4Recording the submission made by the learned Special Government Pleader, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to refund the fixed deposit amount along with accrued interest as on date to the petitioner within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 30-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Asi Page4 of 6 To

¶1The District Collector Of Kanchipuram Collectorate Campus, Kanchipuram District-631501

¶2The Registrar Co-operative Housing Society, No.48 Ritherdon Road, Vepery, Chennai-600 007

¶3The Deputy Registrar Co-operative Housing Society, Chengalpattu Region, No.26, Alagesannagar, Chengalpattu-603 001

¶4The Special Officer Kanchipuram Co Operative Housing Society Ltd.No.G1729 No.26a/51 Sappani Pillayar Koil Street, Kanchipuram-632 502 Page5 of 6

M.DHANDAPANI, J. Asi 30-03-2026 Page6 of 6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P. No. 31083 of 2025 1. P.S.Arumugam No.59-b, S.V.N.Street, Kanchipuram-631 502 2. A.Jayaraj No.59-b, S.V.N.Street, Kanchipuram-631 502 3. S.Geetha No.59-b, S.V.N.Street, Kanchipuram-631 502 4. A.Durairaj No.59-b, S.V.N.Street, Kanchipuram-631 502 5. Gomathi No.59-b, S.V.N.Street, Kanchipuram-631 502 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Of Kanchipuram Collectorate Campus, Kanchipuram District-631501 2. The Registrar Co-operative Housing Society, No.48 Ritherdon Road, Vepery, Chennai-600 007 Page1 of 6 3. The Deputy Registrar Co-operative Housing Society, Chengalpattu Region, No.26, Alagesannagar, Chengalpattu-603 001 4. The Special Officer Kanchipuram Co Operative Housing Society Ltd.No.G1729 No.26a/51 Sappani Pillayar Koil Street, Kanchipuram-632 502 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 20.7.2022 and 20.2.2024 respectively and to take appropriate action within a stipulated time frame and to refund the entire fixed deposit amount along with the interest accrued for the additional period of 11 months, totalling Rs.28,01,045/- For Petitioner(s): Mr. S.Pramodnarayan For Respondent(s): Mr. T.M. Rajangam Government Advocate for R1 Mr. S.Ravi Kumar Special Government Pleader for R2 to R4 Page2 of 6