W.P.(MD).No.238 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.01.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.238 of 2026 Mahalakshmi ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St. George, Chennai. 2. The Director of Town and Country Planning, Directorate of Town and Country Planning, E&C Market Road, Koyembedu, Chennai. 3. The Assistant Director/Member Secretary, Tirunelveli Town and Country Planning Authority, Corporation Office Campus, Tirunelveli. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to grant planning permission for the development/construction in the petitioner land in Survey No.783/2B present T.S.No.86/5, T.S.Ward T, Block 3 situated in Tirunelveli Taluk, Tirunelveli District by considering the application dated 15.10.2025. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.238 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.K.Navaneetharaja For Respondents : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader O R D E R The present writ petition has been filed seeking a Mandamus directing the third respondent to grant planning permission for the development/ construction in the petitioner land in Survey No.783/2B present T.S.No.86/5, T.S.Ward T, Block 3 situated in Tirunelveli Taluk, Tirunelveli District, by considering the application dated 15.10.2025. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. 3. Without going to the merits of the case, this Court directs the third respondent to consider the application made by the petitioner on 15.10.2025 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.238 of 2026 4. With the above said observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 06.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ebsi To 1. The Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St. George, Chennai. 2. The Director of Town and Country Planning, Directorate of Town and Country Planning, E&C Market Road, Koyembedu, Chennai. 3. The Assistant Director/Member Secretary, Tirunelveli Town and Country Planning Authority, Corporation Office Campus, Tirunelveli. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.238 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J. ebsi W.P(MD)No.238 of 2026 06.01.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis