R.Babu Lal v. Secretary to Government

Order (Order of the Court was made by Dr.G.Jayachandran J.)

(1) Mr.B.Sivakollapan, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the 1st respondent and Mr.D.B.R.Prabhu, learned Standing counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 2 and 3.

(2) The petitioner herein, aggrieved by the Demolition Notice of the unauthorised construction, has preferred a revision before the Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu, the 1st respondent herein. Since there is no stay of the order of demolition, the writ petitioner apprehends that without disposal of the revision, building may be demolished and make his revision infructuous..

(3) Considering the apprehension expressed by the writ petition and upon hearing the learned Government Advocate appearing for the 1st respondent, we are of the view that if any revision is pending before the 1st respondent challenging the Order of Demolition, the said revision be Page3 of 4 disposed of as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

(4) It is made clear that till such time the revision is being disposed of, the learned Standing counsel appearing for the Greater Chennai Corporation is directed to instruct the respondents 2 and 3, to keep the Demolition Notice in abeyance and no coercive action be taken.

(5) The writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (G.J.,J.) (N.M.,J.) 10-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet: Yes AP To

¶1Secretary To Government Housing and urban development department, St.George Fort, secretariat, chennai - 600009.

¶2Executive Engineer, Zone-VII, Greater chennai corporation, Thiruvallur High Road, opposite Dunlop, ambattur, chennai – 600053.

¶3Assistant Engineer, Zone-VII, Unit 19 Greater chennai corporation, Thiruvallur High Road, opposite Dunlop, ambattur, chennai - 600053. WPoNo.o26453oofo2026 DR.G.JAYACHANDRANoJ. AND N.MALAoJ. AP WPoNo.o26453oofo2026 AND WMPoNO.o28930oOFo2026 10-07-2026 [2/2] Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN AND THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE N. MALA AND WMP NO. 28930 OF 2026 1. R.Babu Lal S/o.MR.Ram Lal, Both residing at No.22, kamaraj nagar 1st street, korattur, chennai - 600080. 2. MRS.D.Manghi W/o.MR.Dola ram Both residing at No.22, kamaraj nagar 1st street, korattur, chennai - 600080. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Secretary To Government Housing and urban development department, St.George Fort, secretariat, chennai - 600009. 2. Executive Engineer, Zone-VII, Greater chennai corporation, Thiruvallur High Road, opposite Dunlop, ambattur, chennai – 600053. 3. Assistant Engineer, Zone-VII, Unit 19 Greater chennai corporation, Thiruvallur High Road, opposite Dunlop, ambattur, chennai - 600053. ..Respondent(s) Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus forbearing the 2nd and 3rd respondents Page2 of 4 from takin coercive steps pursuant to the impugned notice for the removal of unauthorized development carried out without planning permission dated 12.05.2026 till disposal of appeal dated 29.06.2026 by the 1st respondent. For Petitioner(s): MR.M.G.Ramachandiran For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Sivakollappan, Ga For R1 Mr.D.B.R.Prabhu, St.C. For R2 And R3