WP/14560/2026 of MRS.J.Lakshmi Vs The District Collector

WP No. 14560 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-04-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 14560 of 2026 MRS.J.Lakshmi Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Singaravelan Complex District Collectorate Chennai. 2.The Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board Represented by its Chairman No.5 Kamarajar Road, Chennai 600005. 3.The Executive Engineer The Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board No.5 Kamarajar Road, Chennai 600005. Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directi ng the respondents to consider and pass orders on the representation dated 07.11.2024 and 18/19.02.2026 of the Petitioner and consequently provide/allot a residential house to the petitioner as per her eligibility. For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.Nithianandam For Respondent: Mr.S.Balamurugan for R1 Government Advocate Ms.K.Indumathy Venkatesh for R2 & R3 ORDER By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for fi nal disposal at the admission stage itself. 2. This writ petition has been filed for a direction, directing the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 14560 of 2026 respondents to consider and pass orders on the representation dated 07.11.2024 and 18/19.02.2026 of the Petitioner and consequently provide/allot a residential house to the petitioner as per her eligibility. 3. It is case of the petitioner that the petitioner she is a senior citizen permanently residing in the present address for more than 40 years. W hile so, the respondent board has introduced a scheme to build 191 number of fireproof roof house and the petitioner was allotted to token in Hut No.149, however , the petitioner was not provided any houses. In this regard, the petitioner ma de several representations to the respondents on 07.11.2024, 18.02.2026 & 19.02.2026, however, they are pending without consideration till date. Hence, this writ petition. 4.Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record. 5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court w ithout going into the merits of the case directs the second respondent to consi der the representations of the petitioner dated 07.11.2024, 18.02.2026 & 19.02.2026 and pass appropriate order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order. 6. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 14560 of 2026 20-04-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 14560 of 2026 To 1.The District Collector Singaravelan Complex District Collectorate Chennai. 2.The Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board Represented by its Chairman No.5 Kamarajar Road, Chennai 600005. 3.The Executive Engineer The Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board No.5 Kamarajar Road, Chennai 600005. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 14560 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI J. dhk WP No. 14560 of 2026 20-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis