Smt K. Adilakshmamma v. Sri M. V.Krishna Rao,

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE RAMESH RANGANATHAN Contempt Case No.1420 of 2013 ORDER:

While the order of this Court, in W.P.No.36412 of 2012 dated 07.12.2012, required the Tahsildar to consider the representation submitted by the petitioners, and pass appropriate orders within three months from the date of the order (which expired on 07.03.2013), an endorsement was issued on 23.01.2015 after a lapse of one and half years. While initially, the respondent-contemnor sought to justify his action, which on perusal was found to be without any basis, he has now filed an additional affidavit admitting his guilt. While tendering unconditional apology, he states that he would not commit such mistake in future.

As the respondent-contemnor has admitted his guilt, and has tendered his unconditional apology, I see no reason to proceed against him under the Contempt of Courts Act for the inordinate delay in complying with the order of this Court, more so, as any observations against him in this order may effect his career prospects.

The Contempt Case is, accordingly, closed. The Contempt Applications, pending, if any, shall also stand closed. There shall be no order as to costs. ______________________________ RAMESH RANGANATHAN, J 18th December 2015.

JSU THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE RAMESH RANGANATHAN

Contempt Case No.1420 of 2013 Date: 18.12.2015 JSU