Balakrishnan M v. The Regional Manager

ORDER The petitioner appears to be the successful bidder in an auction conducted by the respondent Corporation.

¶2It appears that the auction was held on 28.01.2005, pursuant to which, the petitioner was declared as highest bidder. It further appears that possession of the subject land was handed over to the petitioner, being the highest bidder, on 05.09.2006.

¶3In paragraph 8 of the counter affidavit filed by the third respondent, it is stated as follows: ''8. I respectfully state that per our Corporation Document Management Policy 2019 (DMP), and Government Instructions since the Loan account of M/s. Renuga Mat Industries was closed on 05.09.2006 the files was destroyed. The list of destroyed file relating to the above said unit is enclosed herewith. We are also ready to execute the sale deed in favour of the highest bidder Thiru M. Balakrishnan subject to the payment of 1% p.a. penalty amount as per our Corporation norms and after getting necessary approval from our Head Office for delay in execution of sale deed.'' Page No. 2 of 5

¶4The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is willing to comply with the aforesaid stipulations.

¶5In view of the same, the Writ Petition stands disposed of with a direction to the respondents to execute the sale deed in favour of the petitioner within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is at liberty to forward a copy of this order, along with a covering letter, to the respondents, and the said covering letter shall be treated as an application for the purpose of registration. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No

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1.The Regional Manager, Madicia Building, Dr. Ambedkar Salai, K.K.Nagar, Madurai - 625 020.

2.The Branch Manager, Special Recovery Branch, Madurai, Plot No.3, Railway Colony, Anna Nagar, Madurai - 625 020. Page No. 3 of 5

3.The Branch Manager, Plot No.2, Ground Floor, Pandiyan Nagar 1st Street, Trichy Road, Dindigul-624 001. Page No. 4 of 5 C.SARAVANAN

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN W.P.(MD)No.3472 of 2026 M.Balakrishnan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Regional Manager, Madicia Building, Dr. Ambedkar Salai, K.K.Nagar, Madurai - 625 020. 2.The Branch Manager, Special Recovery Branch, Madurai, Plot No.3, Railway Colony, Anna Nagar, Madurai - 625 020. 3.The Branch Manager, Plot No.2, Ground Floor, Pandiyan Nagar 1st Street, Trichy Road, Dindigul- 624 001. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to execute Sale Deed and register the document to the petitioner in the respect of the property bearing Survey No.16, admeasuring to an extent of 6 Acres, Page No. 1 of 5 situated at Vanikarai Village, Vedachendur Taluk, Dindigul District, within the stipulated period as framed fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Sundaravadivel For Respondents : Mr.R.Saravanan Standing Counsel