IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS Date: 22.3.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR Writ Petition No.7061 of 2011 and M.P.No.1 of 2011 Manoj Bisani, ... Petitioner vs. Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, represented by its Member-Secretary, No.1, Gandhi-Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai- 600 008. ... Respondent Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to forthwith remove the lock and seal affixed on 26.8.2010 in the petitioner's building at Plot No.3362W, AF Block, 11th Main Road, 8th Street, Anna Nagar, Chennai-40 so as to enable the petitioner to rectify the constructions in conformity to the sanctioned plan within a reasonable time. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Rajasekaran, For Respondent : Mr.C.Kathiravan. O R D E R Writ Petition is filed praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to forthwith remove the lock and seal affixed on 26.8.2010 in the petitioner's building at Plot No.3362W, AF Block, 11th Main Road, 8th Street, Anna Nagar, Chennai-40 so as to enable the petitioner to rectify the constructions in conformity to the sanctioned plan within a reasonable time. 2. Mr.C.Kathiravan, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondent. By consent of both parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3. Petitioner states that his property has been locked and sealed by the respondent for admitted violation. The present writ petition has been filed for a mandamus to remove the lock and seal put up on 26.8.2010 so as to enable the petitioner to carry out the rectification in the construction, which according to the respondent authority is in violation of the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act. 4. In view of the submission made by the learned counsel for the respondent, the 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. 5. 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. 6. The writ petition is ordered as above. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar ts To The Member-Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, No.1, Gandhi-Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008. 1 cc To Mr.C.Kathiravan, Advocate, SR.20923 1 cc To Mr.D.S.Rajasekaran, Advocate, SR.20286 W.P.No.7061 of 2011 rl(co) pmk.28.3.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/