B.Sridharan v. The Chairman

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 11.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.No.47189 of 2025 B.Sridharan ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Chairman, Common Cadre Authority/ Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Kallakurichi Regiion, Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi District.

2. The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Tirukoilur Circle, Tirukoilur - 605 766, Kallakurichi District.

3. The Administrator, I.I.668, Kiliyur Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society, Kiliyur Village & Post - 606 102, Ulundurpet Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

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Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the entire records relating to the impugned order passed by the second respondent in his proceedings Na.Ka.1298/2025/Sa.Pa, dated 09.10.2025 and quash the same. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prakasam For Respondents : Mr.E.P.Senniyangiri, Government Advocate (for R1 & R2) Mr.V.Ramesh, Government Advocate (for R3)

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed challenging the order dated 09.10.2025 passed by the second respondent.

2. Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record.

3. On perusal of the impugned order, it is revealed that it is only notice issued under Section 87 of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act, 1983 to submit his explanation within a period of 15 days. However, the petitioner did not submit any explanation so far. The petitioner raised a 2/5

ground that it is issued belatedly after seven years from the date of his retirement.

4. On perusal of the records, it is revealed that the entire inspection was conducted and the inspection report was submitted on 03.06.2025. Thereafter, the corrected inspection report was submitted on 26.08.2025. In pursuance of the inspection report, the petitioner was issued with show cause notice. Hence, this Court finds no delay in issuing the show cause notice dated 09.06.2025.

5. In view of the above, this Court finds no infirmity or illegality in the show cause notice issued by the second respondent. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is dismissed. However, the petitioner is at liberty to submit his explanation within a period of one week from today. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs. 11.11.2025 Index:Yes/No kv 3/5

To

1. The Chairman, Common Cadre Authority/ Joint Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Kallakurichi Regiion, Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi District.

2. The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Tirukoilur Circle, Tirukoilur - 605 766, Kallakurichi District.

3. The Administrator, I.I.668, Kiliyur Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society, Kiliyur Village & Post - 606 102, Ulundurpet Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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