IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS Date: 28.6.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR Writ Petition No.15025 of 2011 and M.P.No.1 of 2011 V.Chandran. ... Petitioner vs. 1.The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, represented by its Member-Secretary, No.1, Gandhi-Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008. 2.The Commissioner, Tambaram Municipality, Tambaram, Chennai-600 045. ... Respondents Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to remove the lock and seal put up by them on 21.12.2010 under the provisions of Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act with regard to constructions put up at S.No.374/12, Tambaram Village, Mudichur Road, West Tambaram, Chennai-600 045 to enable the petitioner to carryout the rectification in the constructions. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Mohan, For Respondents : Mrs.V.M.Velumani, Special Government Pleader. ----- O R D E R Writ Petition is filed praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to remove the lock and seal put up by them on 21.12.2010 under the provisions of Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act with regard to constructions put up at S.No.374/12, Tambaram Village, Mudichur Road, West Tambaram, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Chennai-600 045 to enable the petitioner to carryout the rectification in the constructions. 2. Mrs.V.M.Velumani, learned Special Government Pleader, takes notice on behalf of the respondents. By consent of both parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal. 3. Petitioner state that his property has been locked and sealed by the second respondent for admitted violation. The present writ petition has been filed for a mandamus to remove the lock and seal put up on 21.12.2010 so as to enable the petitioner to carry out the rectification in the construction, which according to the second respondent authority is in violation of the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act. 4. Mrs.V.M.Velumani, learned Special Government Pleader, appearing for the respondents has no objection for removal of the lock and seal so as to enable the petitioner to rectify the defects pointed out by the authority. 5. In view of the submission made by the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, the second respondent is directed to remove the lock and seal put up by them in the above premises on receipt of a copy of this order. 6. Petitioner is, thereafter, directed to remove the unauthorised constructions and deviations within three months from the date of removal of the seal and lock. If the petitioner does not comply with the above said direction within the stipulated time, the respondent authority is at liberty to proceed in accordance with law. Both the parties are directed to comply with the direction as above. 7. The writ petition is ordered as above. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. ts Sd/- Asst. Registrar //True Copy// Sub Asst. Registrar https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ To 1.The Member-Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, No.1, Gandhi-Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008. 2.The Commissioner, Tambaram Municipality, Tambaram, Chennai-600 045. + 1 cc to Government Pleader, SR No.37829 + 1 cc to Mr. R. Mohan, Advocate SR No.37489 PA(CO) SR/1.7.2011 Order in W.P.No.15025 of 2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/