N.Nithiananthapandi v. Supriya Sahu, Ias

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA IN CONT P NO. 3010 OF 2024

1. N.Nithiananthapandi S/o. M. Nadarajan, residing at No. 33, Arumuga Servai Street, Y.M.R Patty, Dindigul District.

Applicant(s) Vs

1. Supriya Sahu, IAS The Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.Srinivas R.Reddy, IFS The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Head of the Forest Department, Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

Respondent(s) PRAYER: Sub-Application is filed to reopen Contempt Petition No. 3010 of 2024 which was closed by order dated 13.12.2024

ORDER

This Sub-Application is filed to reopen the contempt petition in Cont.P.No.3010 of 2024 which was closed by order dated 13.12.2024.

2. In view of the dismissal of the writ appeal in W.A.No.3161 of 2025 filed challenging the order passed in the writ petition, this Sub-Application is allowed and the contempt petition is reopened. 10-02-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes bkn

To 1.Supriya Sahu, IAS The Secretary to Government, Environment and Forest Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.Srinivas R.Reddy, IFS The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Head of the Forest Department, Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

R.N.MANJULA J.

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