M.Goutham Chand v. The Government of Tamilnadu

O R D E R Mr. S. Sriram, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice for the first respondent. Mr. Akhil Akbar Ali, learned Standing Counsel, accepts notice for the second respondent.

¶2The petitioner seeks a direction to the first respondent to place the petitioner's petition dated 24.07.2026 before the Appeal Committee for issuance of a completion certificate in terms of the Development Control Rules.

¶3The petitioner obtained planning permission on 24.08.2010 for construction of a multi-storeyed building. According to the petitioner, the building was constructed in accordance with the sanctioned plan. The petitioner therefore applied for a completion certificate. The application was rejected by the second respondent, against which the petitioner preferred an appeal before the first respondent. The first respondent also rejected the application.

¶4Thereafter, the petitioner rectified the defects and submitted a fresh petition dated 24.07.2026 before the first respondent seeking reconsideration. The petitioner's grievance is that the said petition has not yet been considered.

¶5Learned State Counsel, on instructions, submitted that the petitioner's petition dated 24.07.2026 would be considered in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court.

¶6Recording the said submission, the writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the first respondent to place the petitioner's petition dated 24.07.2026 Page3 of 4 before the Appeal Committee within two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of the petition, the Appeal Committee shall consider and dispose of the same within two weeks thereafter, in accordance with law.

¶7There shall be no order as to costs.

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¶1The Government of Tamil Nadu Represented by Additional Chief Secretary to Government Housing and Urban Development Department Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

¶2The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) Represented by its Member Secretary No.1, Gandhi Irwin road Egmore, Chennai-600 008. WPoNo.o32763oofo2026 HEMANToCHANDANGOUDARoJ. mk WPoNo.o32763oofo2026

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Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18.08.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR M.Goutham Chand ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Government of Tamil Nadu Represented by Additional Chief Secretary to Government Housing and Urban Development Department Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) Represented by its Member Secretary No.1, Gandhi Irwin road Egmore, Chennai-600 008. … Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent Housing and Urban Development Department to place the writ petitioner's petition dated 24.07.2026 before the Appeal Committee, consider the issuance of completion certificate as per Development Control Rules (1st Master Plan) which is the relevant Rules under which the planning permission was originally considered and granted to the petitioner. For Petitioner: Mr.A.L.Somayaji Senior Counsel for Mr.V.Perumal Ms.A.Rexy Josephine Mary For Respondents: Mr.S.Sriram, Government Advocate, for R1 Mr.Akhil Akbar Ali, Standing Counsel, for R2 Page2 of 4