IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20.01.2026 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN W.P.No.625 of 2026 and W.M.P.Nos.752 and 753 of 2026

1.Kanmal Gadia

2.Ruvender Mull Gadia Both residing at Old No.30, New No.85, Thiruvalluvar Salai, Teynampet, Chennai-600 018.

Petitioners Vs

1.The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, Chennai-600 003.

3.The Executive Engineer No.9, Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai.

4.The Assistant Executive Engineer Zone-IX, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.1, Lake Area, 4th Cross Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.

Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to remove the lock and seal put on the premises at Old No.30, New No.85, Thiruvalluvar Salai, Teynampet, Chennai-600 018 pending disposal of the Appeal dated 12.12.2025 filed by the petitioners under Section 80A of Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act.

For Petitioners: