Premises No. 26, Kolandaivelu Street, Purasawakkam, Madras, was under Government tenancy. The petitioner is admittedly residing in a rented building. On 7th July, 1969, the petitioner applied for the release of the premises for her own use and occupation. when that request was being enquired into, the then allottee vacated and handed over possession of the premises On 24th July, 1969. The premises was once again offered for allotment on 25th July, 1969. Pending a decision on the application for release, which was by then pending with the appropriate authority, it is said that the Accommodation Deputy Tahsil-dar inspected and reported that the petitioner was indeed residing in a rented premises. But, the Accommodation Controller, as is seen from the affidavit, rejected the request for release on the ground that Government servants were finding it hard to find accommodation by private lease in that locality. Based On such recommendation and observation of the Accommodation Controller, the first respondent passed the impugned order which runs as follows:

“Thirumathi M.D. Saraswathi is informed that her request for release of premises No. 26. Kolandaivelu Street, Purasawakkam, Ma