V.Sekar, v. D.Karthikeyan, Ias., And Another

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 05.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Dr. JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA V. Sekar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.D. Karthikeyan, I.A.S., Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supplies Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.J. Kumaragurubaran, I.A.S., The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai Rippon Building, Chennai - 600 003.

... Respondents Contempt Petition is filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, to punish the respondents for their willful and intentional disobedience to the order of this Court passed in W.P. No. 5451 of 2020 dated 27.11.2023.

For Petitioners : Mr. G. Bala For Respondents : Mr. M.S. Prem Kumar, Government Advocate for R1 Mr. M. Suresh Kumar, Additional Advocate General Asst., by Mr. S. Gopinathan, Standing Counsel for R2 1/4

O R D E R

This Contempt Petition has been filed complaining wilful disobedience of the order dated 27.11.2023 in W.P. No. 5451 of 2020 by the respondents.

2. The learned Additional Advocate General for the 2nd respondent submits that the order has been duly complied with.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner has also accepted the same.

4. As the order has been substantially complied with, I feel the matter does not require any further action.

5. Accordingly, the Contempt Petition stands closed. No costs. 05.01.2026 AT Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order 2/4

To 1.D. Karthikeyan, I.A.S., Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supplies Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.J. Kumaragurubaran, I.A.S., The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai Rippon Building, Chennai - 600 003.

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Dr. R.N.MANJULA, J.

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