V Raja v. The Commissioner

ORDER Mr.R.Murali, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the Respondent Corporation.

¶2This Writ Petition is being disposed of at the time of admission with the consent of the learned counsel for the Petitioners and the learned Standing Counsel for the Respondent.

¶3The petitioners are before this Court for issuance of a mandamus seeking a direction to the respondent to consider the representation dated

19.06.2026 for correction in the house tax assessment of the petitioner.

¶4The specific submission of the petitioners is that the petitioners are the owners of a RCC building measuring about 777 sq.ft. in Door No.44, THiyagarajar Colony, Thirupparankundram, Pasumalai, Madurai South, Madurai. It is submitted that earlier the petitioners' property fell within Zone-IV, Ward-95 and was subsequently transferred to Zone-V, Ward-93 and in view of the above, there has been an increase in the tax to be paid by the petitioners from Rs.360/- being the last highest assessment made during 2019-2020 [Rs.180/- for each] to Rs.22,491/- which has been subsequently increased in the subsequent assessment year.

¶5Prima facie indications are there to the effect that the tax has been increased manifold times. The explanation of the petitioners appears to be reasonable. Balancing the interests of the petitioners and the respondent, I am inclined to direct the respondent to dispose of the aforesaid representation of the petitioners subject to the petitioners depositing a sum of Rs.15,000/-.

¶6Needless to state that the amount to be paid now shall be adjusted against future due, in case, the amount paid is in excess of the tax already paid by the petitioners. This amount shall be deposited by the petitioners within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On such deposit, the respondent shall pass appropriate orders within a period of 30 days thereafter.

¶7With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

13.07.2026 Index : Yes / No NCC : Yes/No PJL To The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai.

C.SARAVANAN, J.

PJL

13.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN and W.M.P(MD)No.14529 of 2026 1. V.Raja 2. M.C.Selvakamatchi .. Petitioners - Vs. - The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai. .. Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioners Representation dated 19.06.2026 regarding corrections in the House Tax vide New Assessment No.115/093/903006 (Old Assessment No.115/681241) and pass an order so as to restore the Old Tax amount within time as fixed by this Court . For Petitioners : Mr.D.S.Haroon Rasheed For Respondent : Mr.R.Murali Standing Counsel for Corporation