Authority: Madras High Court, Bench of Justice Hemant Chandangoudar
Order Date: 08 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: P. Alamelu, wife of C.R. Prabhakar, filed W.P. No.26178 of 2026 under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking a writ of mandamus.
- Respondents: 1) The Greater Chennai Corporation, represented by its Commissioner, Rippon Buildings, Chennai‑600003; 2) The Assistant Revenue Officer, Ambattur Zone, Zone No.7, Greater Chennai Corporation, MTH High Road, Ambattur, Chennai‑600053.
- The petitioner’s representation dated 20 March 2026 alleged that her premises is used for residential purposes and therefore the property tax should be levied at the residential rate rather than the commercial rate, requesting re‑classification.
- The petitioner claimed that the representation had not been considered by the respondents to date.
- Standing Counsel E.C. Ramesh, on behalf of the respondents, accepted notice and submitted that the representation would be considered in accordance with law within a time to be stipulated by the Court.
Final Outcome
- The Court disposes of the writ petition, directing the second respondent (Assistant Revenue Officer) to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 20 March 2026 on its own merits and to pass appropriate orders in accordance with law.
- The respondent must do so within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
- No costs are awarded to either party.
Topics: Property Tax, Municipal Governance