IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
S.M. SUBRAMANIAM, J.
N. Janakam – Appellant
Versus
The Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Department, Chennai & Others – Respondents
W.P. No. 6109 of 2015 & W.M.P. No. 1 of 2015
Decided On : 16-03-2023
Calculation Discrepancies - Housing Allotment Dispute - The court addressed discrepancies in the calculation of monthly instalments and penal interest, emphasizing that such disputes are to be adjudicated with reference to the documents and evidences on record. The petitioner was granted liberty to approach the competent authority for waiver of interest in accordance with the Government policy.
Fact of the Case:
The petitioner challenged an order asking for payment of a balance cost amount for housing allotment. The allotment was cancelled by the respondent, and the petitioner raised discrepancies in the calculation of monthly instalments and penal interest.
Finding of the Court:
The court disposed of the writ petition, granting the petitioner liberty to approach the competent authority for waiver of interest in accordance with the Government policy.
Issues: Discrepancies in calculation of monthly instalments and penal interest, cancellation of housing allotment, and the petitioner's eligibility for waiver of interest under the Government policy.
Ratio Decidendi: Discrepancies in housing allotment disputes are to be adjudicated with reference to the documents and evidences on record. The petitioner was granted liberty to approach the competent authority for waiver of interest in accordance with the Government policy.
Final Decision: The writ petition was disposed of with the petitioner granted liberty to approach the competent authority for waiver of interest. No costs were awarded, and the connected Miscellaneous Petition was closed.
JUDGMENT
(Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records relating to the impugned Letter No.Thi.Thu.Ko.Na.Ko./A1/23352/91, dated 27.11.2014 on the file of fourth respondent issued to the petitioner and quash the same and direct the respondents to execute Sale Deed transferring the Plot No.1/302 EWS ''B'' Type Tirur Scheme in favour of the Petitioner and get validation of approved plan from local planning authority to enable the petitioner to construct the house on the said plot.)
The order dated 27.11.2014 asking the petitioner to pay the balance cost amount of Rs.6,82,459/- is under challenge in the present writ petition.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner mainly contended that there are contradictions in the matter of calculation of penal interest and the monthly instalments paid by the petitioner were wrongly calculated by the authority competent. Even in the counter affidavit, the respondents have raised certain allegations, which all are self-contradictory. Thus, the order impugned is to be set aside.
3. During the pendency of the writ petition, the respondent Tamil Nadu Housing Board cancelled the allotment in proceedings dated 06.03.2015, which is not under challenge in the present writ petition nor the petitioner has filed any other writ petition challenging the said cancellation order.
4. However, the learned counsel for the petitioner states that the break-up details regarding the calculations are not provided to the petitioner. Therefore, the exorbitant claims set out by the respondents are not in consonance with the terms conditions of the contract.
5. High court cannot adjudicate such discrepancies in the calculation of monthly instalments to be paid or the penal interest, which is imposed in terms of the contract. All such disputes are to be adjudicated with reference to the documents and evidences on record.
6. However, the learned counsel for the respondents made a submission that the Government recently issued an order for waiver of interest for the benefit of the allottees and the petitioner may approach the competent authority for waiver of interest by availing the policy of the Government to be implemented shortly.
7. Since the order of cancellation has not been challenged in the present writ petition, and further the petitioner raises certain errors in calculating the monthly instalments and penal interest paid by the petitioner, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the competent authority and in the event of any such approach the authority competent shall consider the same on merits and in accordance with law. If at all the Government policy is implemented, the case of the petitioner may also be considered, if she is otherwise eligible under the policy introduced by the Government.
8. With this liberty, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.
AI
Discrepancies in housing allotment disputes are to be adjudicated with reference to the documents and evidences on record. The petitioner was granted liberty to approach the competent authority for w....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the authority's power to cancel allotment in case of default and the requirement for the petitioner to rectify the default within the specified tim....
Court may set aside cancellation of allotment and grant time for payment if petitioner shows willingness to pay outstanding dues with interest.
Agreed terms and conditions cannot be interfered with in writ proceedings, and grievances regarding calculation of total cost should be addressed to the Competent Authorities.
Chronic defaulters in housing allotments lose equitable relief unless full dues paid despite prior cancellations.
The court found the demand for 14% interest arbitrary and ruled for a reduced rate of 6% during the ongoing litigation.
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