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Actor Vijay wins legal challenge over Tamil Nadu Housing Board land
A court has ruled in favour of actor-turned-politician Vijay in a case challenging land allocation granted by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board. The decision comes after an election petitioner raised questions about a subsequent commercial property transaction involving the allocated land.
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The Madras High Court has upheld the actor's right to land allotted to him by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, dismissing a legal challenge to the allocation. The case centres on property rights stemming from the original land grant by the state housing authority.
An election petitioner had contested the allocation, citing a subsequent commercial transaction involving the property. According to the petitioner's claims presented to the court, a commercial building constructed on the land, measuring approximately 23,460 square feet, was sold for ₹35 crore in February 2026.
The court's decision effectively validates both the initial housing board allocation and the actor's subsequent right to transact the property. The ruling concludes the legal proceedings that sought to challenge the original grant of land by the state authority.
The case highlights the intersection of property rights, electoral law, and public resource allocation in Tamil Nadu. Vijay's transition from cinema to politics has previously drawn scrutiny regarding his financial transactions and holdings.