S.Anbuselvam v. Annadurai, I.A.S.,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA S.Anbuselvam Mariamman Kovil Street, No.26, Seththur Post Office, Mayiladudurai 609 112.

..Petitioner(s) Vs Annadurai, I.A.S., Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation, CMRL Depot, Koyambedu, Chennai 107.

..Contemnor(s) PRAYER: Contempt Petition has been filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, to punish the respondent under section 11 of the Contempt of Court Act 1971 for the willful disrespect and disobedience of the order passed in W.P.No. 14686 of 2024 dated 06.06.2024 For Petitioner(s):

Mr..S. Venkataraman, For Contemnor(s):

Mr. R.Neelakandan, AAG assisted by Mr.D.Ravichander, SGP

ORDER

It is brought to the notice of this Court that the order which is the subject matter of this petition has been challenged by way of writ appeal in WA.No.596 of 2026 before a Hon'ble Division Bench of this Court. This Court, by an order dated 04.03.2026 made in WA.No.596 of 2026 and CMP.No.5658 of 2026 has stayed it by stating that no coercive steps shall be taken pursuant to the

impugned order.

Therefore, considering the same, this Contempt petition stands closed. It is needless to state that as and when the writ appeal is disposed of in favour of the petitioner and if the orders are not complied with, then this contempt petition can be revived. No costs.

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P.T.ASHA, J.

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