Ramamurthy Vs Union of India

Ramamurthy vs Union of India

Type Court Judgment Court Chennai Decided Jan 02, 2026

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Citation: sooperkanoon.com/1434659
Court: Chennai High Court
Judge: Honourable Mr Justice S. M. Subramaniam,Honourable Mr.Justice C.Kumarappan
Decided On: Jan 02, 2026
Case Number: WP/11742/2021

Parties & Advocates

Appellant / Petitioner

Ramamurthy

Respondent

Union of India

Excerpt

.....nadu public premises (eviction of unauthorized occupants) act. 2.the learned senior counsel mrs.chitra sampath appearing forthe writ petitioner would submit that in response to the impugned orderdated 17.07.2013, the petitioner has already submitted his explanation along with the documents to establish that notice has been issued in respect of the property belongs to the petitioner. 3.in view of the above factum, it is imminent that an enquiry is to be conducted by the estate officer to adjudicate the facts and thereafter, form an opinion and pass appropriate orders to complete the enforcement actions by following the procedures as contemplated under the act andrules. the petitioner may be provided with the personal hearing in orderto establish his case before the estate officer. the estate officer, being a quasi judicial authority, is empowered to conduct personal hearing and take appropriate decision. 4.in view of the facts and circumstances, the 2nd respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry by providing a personal hearing to the petitioner and thereafter, pass appropriate final orders on merits and in accordance with law. the said exercise is directed to be completed within a period of twelve(12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of thisorder.5.with the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. no costs. consequently, connected wmp is also closed. (s.m.subramaniam j.)(c.kumarappan j.) 02-01-2026 kmi index:yesspeaking orderinternet:yes neutral citation:yes/no to 1.union of india rep. by the chief secretary, government of union territory of puducherry, secretariat building, gobert avenue, pondicherry. 2.the estate officer office of the deputy collector, (revenue), south , villianur, s.m.subramaniam j. and c.kumarappan j. kmi wp no.11742 of 2021 and wmp no.12504 of 2021 02-01-2026

Full Judgment

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 02-01-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN AND WMP NO. 12504 OF 2021
1. Ramamurthy S/o. Govindarajulu, No.10, 12th Cross Street, Avvai Nagar, Lawspet, Petitioner(s) Vs
1. Union of India Rep. by The Chief Secretary, Government of Union Territory of Puducherry, Secretariat Building, Gobert Avenue, Pondicherry.

2.The Estate Officer Office of the Deputy Collector, (Revenue) South , Villianur, Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the entire records pertaining to the order dated 04.09.2013 passed by the 2 nd respondent and quash the same and allow the writ petition. For Petitioner(s): Mrs.Chitra Sampath Senior Counsel for Mr.R.Sunil Kumar For Respondent(s): No Appearance for R1 & R2

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) The writ on hand has been instituted challenging the eviction proceedings initiated by the Estate Officer under Tamil Nadu Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act. 2.The learned Senior Counsel Mrs.Chitra Sampath appearing for

the writ petitioner would submit that in response to the impugned order

dated 17.07.2013, the petitioner has already submitted his explanation along with the documents to establish that notice has been issued in respect of the property belongs to the petitioner. 3.In view of the above factum, it is imminent that an enquiry is to be conducted by the Estate Officer to adjudicate the facts and thereafter, form an opinion and pass appropriate orders to complete the enforcement actions by following the procedures as contemplated under the Act and

Rules. The petitioner may be provided with the personal hearing in order

to establish his case before the Estate Officer. The Estate Officer, being a quasi judicial Authority, is empowered to conduct personal hearing and take appropriate decision. 4.In view of the facts and circumstances, the 2nd respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry by providing a personal hearing to the petitioner and thereafter, pass appropriate final orders on merits and in accordance with law. The said exercise is directed to be completed within a period of twelve(12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this

order.

5.With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected WMP is also closed. (S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J.)(C.KUMARAPPAN J.) 02-01-2026 kmi Index:Yes

Speaking order

Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No To 1.Union of India Rep. by The Chief Secretary, Government of Union Territory of Puducherry, Secretariat Building, Gobert Avenue, Pondicherry. 2.The Estate Officer Office of the Deputy Collector, (Revenue), South , Villianur, S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J. AND C.KUMARAPPAN J. kmi WP No.11742 of 2021 AND WMP No.12504 of 2021 02-01-2026

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