WP No. 20815 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN WP No. 20815 of 2026 S.Ram Kumar ..Petitioner Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by Secretary to Govt. Commercial Taxes Dept. Secretariat Chennai - 09 2. The Special Officer Kalaimagal Sabha No.17/48, North Usman Road T.Nagar Chennai 3. The Special Officer/Joint Receiver Kalaimagal Sabha (Reg.16/84) 67, New Pallipalayam Road Kumarapalayam Salem ..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd Respondent to consider petitioner's representation dated 11.05.2026 and to pass appropriate orders on merits within a time frame stipulated by this court and not to disposes petitioner from the property comprised in S.Nos.128/3, 128/2, 123/2B2, 128/1A1, 130/1, 162/4, 129 and 126/2 admeasuring a total extent of Ac.16.42 cents until the public auction is published For Petitioner : Mr. K.R.Kishore Ram https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 20815 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 For Respondents : Mr.R.Chakaravarthy Government counsel for R1 Order Heard both sides. 2. Pursuant to the order passed by this Court, a property belonging to the second respondent Kalaimagal Sabha is being auctioned. At present, the petitioner is said to be in possession and enjoyment of the property and he is said to be cultivating the land. 3. The only request made by the petitioner is that he is ready to handover the land to the auction purchaser, but till then he may be permitted to continue in possession. No exception can be taken to the said request. However, the petitioner must pay whatever penalty or amount that is demanded by Respondents 2 and 3. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 29-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No gpa/mp https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 20815 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1. The Secretary to Govt. State of Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Dept. Secretariat Chennai - 09 2. The Special Officer Kalaimagal Sabha No.17/48, North Usman Road T.Nagar Chennai 3. The Special Officer/Joint Receiver Kalaimagal Sabha (Reg.16/84) 67, New Pallipalayam Road Kumarapalayam Salem https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 20815 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 G.R.SWAMINATHAN J. gpa/mp WP No. 20815 of 2026 29-05-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis