M.Desingurajan v. The Tamil Nadu State Elction Commissioner

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.12.2025 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN M.Desingurajan, S/o.Muthu, 33/2, Old Colony, Perandur Village, Uthukottai Taluk, Thiruvallur District - 602 026.

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Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tamil Nadu State Election Commissioner, Tamil Nadu State Election Commission, No.208/2, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Opp. CMBT, Arumbakkam, Chennai - 600 106.

2.The District Collector, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur - 602 001.

3.The Commissioner, Thiruvallur District, Chennai - 600 066.

4.The Tahsildar, Ponneri Taluka Office, Thiruvallur District - 601 204.

5.Mallika, W/o.Meeran (late), 2nd Ward Union Councilor, Vilangadupakkam Village Panchayat, Ponneri Taluk, Thiruvallur District - 600 052.

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Respondents Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to disqualify fifth respondent from the post of 2nd Ward Union Councilor of Puzhal Panchayat Union, Vilangadupakkam Village Panchayat, Ponneri Taluka, Thiruvallur District and subsequently conduct fresh election for 2nd Ward Council of Puzhal Panchayat Union, Vilangadupakkam Village as per reservation rules. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prabhu For Respondents : Mr.Shivashanmugam for R1 Mr.K.Karthik Jagannath Government Advocate for R2 to R4 Mr.C.Prabakar for R5

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Learned counsel for both parties submit that in view of the subsequent events and order dated 27.11.2024 passed in W.P.No.1636 of 2024, this petition is now rendered infructuous.

2. In view of the aforesaid submission, this petition is disposed of as having rendered infructuous. The amount deposited by the petitioner towards security shall be returned by the Registry. There shall be no order as to costs.

(MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J) 03.12.2025 Index :

Yes/No :

Yes/No sri/bbr To 1.The Tamil Nadu State Election Commissioner, Tamil Nadu State Election Commission, No.208/2, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Opp. CMBT, Arumbakkam, Chennai - 600 106.

2.The District Collector, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur - 602 001.

3.The Commissioner, Thiruvallur District, Chennai - 600 066.

4.The Tahsildar, Ponneri Taluka Office, Thiruvallur District - 601 204.

THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN,J.

sri/bbr 03.12.2025