2026:MHC:3146 A No. 7173 of 2010 __________ Page1 of 3 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM A Nos. 7173 and 7174 of 2010 Official Trustee Of Tamil Nadu High Court Campus Chennai 104 ..Applicant(s) in both applications Vs M/s. Bata India Limited Bata Shoe Shore Chennai 14 ..Respondent(s) in both applications A No. 7173 of 2010 To direct the respondent to pay the arrears of rent of Rs.27,600/- (Rupees twenty seven thousand six hundred only)including administrative charges. A No. 7174 of 2010 To direct the respondent to pay the amount of Rs.3,000/-(Rupees three thousand only) per month for use and occupation of the said portion from August 2010 till delivery of possession. In both petitions For Applicant(s): Mrs.G.Vijaya AG & OT For Respondent(s): No representation https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:3146 A No. 7173 of 2010 __________ Page2 of 3 Order The present applications have been instituted seeking direction to respondent to pay the rental arrears of Rs.27,600/- and monthly arrears Rs.3,000/-. 2. During pendency of the applications filed by Official Trustee, subject properties were acquired by Government and allotted to CMRL for developing Metro Rail project. 3. The tenants have committed default in payment of rent. Therefore, AG & OT is empowered to recover the rental arrears till such time building was taken over by CMRL. 4. Learned AG & OT would submit that on account of efflux of time, they are not in a position to find out the whereabouts of the erstwhile lessees. 5. AG & OT is requested to take efforts to know the whereabouts of the tenants and initiate appropriate action to recover the rental arrears in the manner known to law. 6. Accordingly, the applications are disposed of. No costs. 24-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No GD https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2026:MHC:3146 A No. 7173 of 2010 __________ Page3 of 3 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J. GD A Nos. 7173 and 7174 of 2010 24-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis