The Hindu 29.10.2010
CMDA asked to give details of unauthorised residential flats
Special Correspondent
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has directed the Chennai Metropolitan
Development Authority (CMDA) to file an affidavit giving details
regarding the number of unauthorised residential flats constructed in
the city and the action taken by the agency against such constructions.
The First Bench consisting of Chief Justice M.Y.Eqbal and Justice
T.S.Sivagnanam passed the order on a public interest litigation
petition. The affidavit should be filed by November 12. The matter has
been posted for November 15.
Petitioner T.Solomon of Choolai, who was doing laundry business,
submitted that Mahaveer Finance and Builders, Vepery, had obtained
planning permission from the Chennai Corporation to construct ground and
first floors on Vathiyar Kandapillai Street, Choolai; but the
construction of residential portion extended up to seven floors. As such
there was unauthorised construction of 14 residential portions, which
was against the Town and Country Planning Act and rules. Because of such
a construction, the others faced great difficulties in enjoying water
and drainage facilities.
To his representation, the authorities informed him about the notice
issued to the builder for taking appropriate action. Till date, no
action had been taken.
The Bench ordered issue of notice to the builder. It directed the
CMDA counsel to file an affidavit giving details about the number of
such unauthorised constructions by owners/builders in Chennai and the
action taken to demolish such structures.