JUDGMENT

Dated this the 9th day of September, 2024 The petitioner along with his mother was granted Ext.P1 Building Permit on 02.03.2016 to put up a Commercial Building having an area of 145.60 Square Metres on the ground floor, 207.63 Square Metres on the first floor and 18.59 Square Metres as a stair room.

2. Admittedly, the Building Permit of the petitioner which expired after three years was not extended. The petitioner also submits that a portion of the property has been acquired, as seen from Ext.P2. He made an application for a fresh Building Permit on 09.12.2022, in which Ext.P3 order was passed by the 1st respondent-Panchayat on 17.12.2022, pointing out 11 defects.

3. Though the petitioner submits that his construction is in tune with the Building Permit granted, the same is opposed by the Panchayat. A counter affidavit has been filed on behalf of the 1st respondent-Panchayat, in which it is submitted that Ext.P1 Building Permit expired on 01.03.2019 and he had applied for a partial completion plan. Eight door numbers were assigned to the completed portion. It is also stated that some portion of the building covered by the permit was transferred to his brother without getting