A division bench, comprising Justice S.Tamilvanan and Justice V.S.Ravi, ordered notice to the officials, including Managing Director of the TNHB and Director of DVAC, on a petition filed by a PIL litigant, seeking their response within two weeks.
The petitioner submitted that the building was being constructed at Madakulam in a disputed site over which a case by owners was pending in the courts.
The MD of the TNHB and the contractors were conspiring to complete the construction speedily. "Such an action is breach of trust and also misappropriation of funds," he contended.
He had given a complaint on February 11 to initiate action against the officials. But the DVAC Director and the DSP had forwarded the respresentation to the Chief Secretary for approval to file a case and investigate.
Hence the court should direct the DVAC officials to investigate the allegation under Prevention of Corruption Act and take suitable action, petitioner said.