K.Navasundari v. T.Anand

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 24.01.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR K.Navasundari ... Petitioner Vs.

1. Mr.T.S.Jawahar The Secretary to Government, Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. Mr.T.Anand The Commissioner of Adi-Dravidar Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

3. Mr.Sivashankar, The District Adi-Dravida Welfare Officer, Perambalur.

... Respondents Prayer: Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act for the non-compliance of the order dated 06.01.2021 passed by this Hon'ble Court in W.P.No.7926 of 2014.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Arumuga Rajan For Respondents : Mr.R.Neelakandan, Additional Advocate General assisted by Mr.P.Ganesan, Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This contempt petition has been filed alleging violation of the order dated 06.01.2021 passed by this court in W.P.No.7926 of 2014.

2. In response to the notice issued by this court, Mrs.R.L.Karthika, learned Government Advocate, placed before this court a copy of the proceedings bearing e/f/vz;/u2-18435-2021 dated 24.01.2023 on 28.11.2024. However, this court having perused the said proceedings dated 24.01.2023, prima facie, opine that the order dated 06.01.2021 was not complied with by the respondent.

3. In response to the same, Mr.R.Neelakandan, learned Additional Advocate General, placed before this court, a copy of the proceedings bearing

R.C.No.R2/18435/2021, dated 27.11.2024 purported to be in compliance with the order dated 06.01.2021.

4. Though the learned counsel for the petitioner contended that the same was not in compliance with the order dated 06.01.2021 passed by this court, this court after having gone through the said proceedings dated 27.11.2024, is convinced that the respondents have complied with the order dated 06.01.2021 passed by this court in W.P.No.7926 of 2014.

5. In view of the same, this contempt petition cannot be continued any further and accordingly, the contempt petition is closed. However, in case if the petitioner is aggrieved by the proceedings bearing R.C.No.R2/ 18435/2021, dated 27.11.2024, it is open for the petitioner to take appropriate steps against such proceedings in accordance with law. No costs. 24.01.2025 skr Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order

MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J.

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