M.Mohammed Shahid v. The Secretary to the Government
Case at a glance
Outcome
Disposed of
Considering these submissions, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the first respondent to conduct an enquiry in relation to the petitioner's representation dated 25
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
Key paragraphs
- Para 33. The District Registrar/Registrar of Societies, O/o.The District Registrar, Thirupathiripuliyur, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District... RespondentsPetition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the first respondent to conduct an enquiry and appoint a Special Officer…
Judgment
W.P.No.46991 of 2025IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 04.12.2025CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY W.P.No.46991 of 2025M.Mohammed Shahid.. Petitionervs1.The Secretary to the Government, The Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Registration, Fort St. George, Chennai.
The Inspector General of Registration, Mylapore Road, Santhome, Chennai.
The District Registrar/Registrar of Societies, O/o.The District Registrar, Thirupathiripuliyur, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District... RespondentsPetition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the first respondent to conduct an enquiry and appoint a Special Officer to manage the affairs of the Anugraha Satellite Township Residential Welfare Association (Reg. No.71/2014) by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 25.08.2025, after affording due opportunity of hearing to the petitioner within a time frame fixed by this Court.1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.46991 of 2025 For Petitioner: Mr.I.Abdul BasithFor Respondents: Mr.U.Baranidharan, Special Government PleaderORDERThe petitioner asserts that he purchased a house in Survey No.149/4B, which forms a part of Anugraha Satellite Township at Cuddalore. Since fresh election of the Anugraha Satellite Township Residential Welfare Association could not be conducted for various reasons, the petitioner states that a Special Officer was appointed.
Operative part
After the expiry of the term of such Special Officer on 23.11.2024, it is stated that no steps have been taken to conduct the election or to extend the term of the Special Officer. The present writ petition has been filed in the said facts and circumstances.2. Mr.U.Baranidharan, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice for all the respondents. On the basis of written instructions, he submits that proceedings are ongoing in relation to the extension of the term of the Special Officer. He also submits that most of the residents are tenants and that, therefore, the requisite coram is unavailable for conducting of fresh election. After providing reasonable opportunity to all concerned, he submits that, the petitioner's representation would be considered and disposed of.2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.46991 of 20253. Considering these submissions, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the first respondent to conduct an enquiry in relation to the petitioner's representation dated 25.08.2025 and pass orders thereon within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after providing reasonable opportunity to all concerned.
There shall be no order as to costs.04.12.2025Index: Yes/NoNeutral Citation: Yes/NommiTo1.The Secretary to the Government, The Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Registration, Fort St. George, Chennai. 2. The Inspector General of Registration, Mylapore Road, Santhome, Chennai. 3. The District Registrar/Registrar of Societies, O/o.The District Registrar, Thirupathiripuliyur, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District.3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.46991 of 2025SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY,J.mmiW.P.No.46991 of 202504.12.20254/4
Questions this judgment answers
What did the Court decide in this case?
The Court recorded the following disposition: Considering these submissions, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the first respondent to conduct an enquiry in relation to the petitioner's representation dated 25
Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?
Constitution of India — art. 226.
Precedent status how later indexed judgments have treated this case
No known negative treatment found in the Courts & Cases corpus.
This is a result about the indexed corpus, not a finding that the judgment remains good law. Coverage may be incomplete.