# Padmavathi R vs The State of Tamil Nadu

Court: madras High Court
Date: 2026-06-19
Petitioner: Padmavathi R
Respondent: The State of Tamil Nadu

[Official PDF on madras High Court website](https://mhc.tn.gov.in/judis/index.php/casestatus/viewpdf/2085882)

## Judgment text (excerpt)

W.P(MD)No.17010 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 19.06.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR and THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN W.P(MD)No.17010 of 2026 and WMP(MD)No.12589 of 2026 Tmt.R.Padmavathi ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2. The Additional Secretary (Technical), Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 3. The Assistant Director, Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), Thoothukudi District. 4. The Commissioner, Kovilpatti Municipality, Thoothukudi District. 5. Selvi M.Suganthi BE., The Commissioner, Kovilpatti Municipality, Thoothukudi District. 6. Mr.Krishnakumar, Town Planning Inspector, 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 23/06/2026 04:00:26 pm ) W.P(MD)No.17010 of 2026 Kovilpatti Municipality, Thoothukudi District. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to ensure uniform, fair, and non-discrimina

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