Madras High Court upholds land allotment to actor Vijay amid legal challenge

The Madras High Court has upheld the land allotment made to actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board. The legal challenge against the allotment originated from a resident who claimed ancestral land rights. As per the official records, the government allotted an 11,854 square feet plot in Padi village to the actor in March 2008 in lieu of land required for a project. An election petitioner recently claimed that the commercial building constructed on the property was sold for 35 crore rupees. The court's decision provides relief regarding the property allotment, while the verdict on the separate election petition remains awaited. The matter continues to draw attention as authorities review the disputed property transactions and historical acquisitions.