M.Salathurai v. The Principal Commissioner and

ORDER The petitioners challenge the proceedings under the Tamil Nadu Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1978 (the TN Urban Land Ceiling Act) and seeks to treat such proceedings as abated under Section 4 of the statute.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioners relies on earlier order dated

23.11.2021 in W.P.No.11690 of 2006 and related cases, as affirmed in judgment dated 27.07.2023 in W.A.No.1846 of 2023 and related cases. He points out that the challenge therein was also in respect of lands in S.No.36/9. Page3 of 6

¶3Learned Additional Advocate General concurs that the present writ petition also pertains to lands in S.No.36/9 which are covered in proceedings bearing Na.Ka.No.3731/91/D.

¶4In order dated 23.11.2021, this Court concluded that physical possession was not taken by initiating action under Section 11(6) of the TN Urban Land Ceiling Act and that proceedings abated in view thereof. This position was affirmed by the Division Bench in appeal. Since such proceedings pertain to the same survey number and are covered under File Number Na.Ka.No.3731/91/D, the petitioners are entitled to the same relief. Therefore, this petition is allowed as prayed for. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 19-02-2026 KAL Page4 of 6 To

¶1The Principal Commissioner And Commissioner Of Land Reforms, Chepauk Chennai-600 005.

2.The Assistant Commissioner/ Competent Authority (Urban Land Ceiling), Sannadhi Street, Poonamallee Chennai-600 056

3.The Tahsildar Poonamallee Taluk, Poonamalee WPoNo.o50731oofo2025 SENTHILKUMARoRAMAMOORTHY,oJ. KAL WPoNo.o50731oofo2025 & WMPoNo.56799,o56800o&o56801oofo2025 19-02-2026

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Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY & WMP No.56799, 56800 & 56801 of 2025 1. M.Salathurai S/o.S.Maria Soosai, No.3, 1st Street, Shanmuga Nagar, Cooperative Nagar, Thiruverkadu, Chennai-600 077 2. S.Arokiamary W/o.M.Salathuraj, , No.3, 1st Street, Shanmuga Nagar, Cooperative Nagar, Thiruverkadu, Chennai-600 077 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Principal Commissioner And Commissioner Of Land Reforms, Chepauk Chennai-600 005 2. The Assistant Commissioner/ Competent Authority (urban Land Ceiling)sannadhi Street, Poonamallee Chennai-600 056 3. The Tahsildar Poonamallee Taluk, Poonamalee ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking for issuance of writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the respondents especially the order dated 31.1.1992 passed by the 2nd respondent under section 9(5) vide Na.Ka.3731/91D and Notice dated 10.02.1993 issued under section 11(5) of the Tamil Nadu Urban Land (Ceiling Page2 of 6 and Regulations )Act 1978 in respect of plots bearing Nos.3 and 4 in Shri shanmuga Nagar, measuring an extent of 3135 s q.ft. and 2400 s q ft comprised in New survey No.36/9 part of Numbal madura Madhiravedu village, Ambattur Taluk, Tiruvallur District and quash the same and treat the proceedings as abated under section 4 of the Tamilnadu urban land (ceiling and Regulation)Repeal Act (Act 20 of 1999) so as to enable the respondents especially the 3rd respondent to incorporate the names of the petitioners as owners of the plots bearing Nos.3 and 4 in shri shanmuga nagar, measuring an extent of 3135 sq.ft and 2400 sq.ft comprised in New survey No.36/9 part of Numbal Madura Madhiravedu villagea, Ambattur Taluk, Tiruvallur District. For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.Ramesh for Mr.R.Ashwanth For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Suresh Kumar, AAG Assisted by Mr.Abishek Murthy, GA