P.Balamurugan, v. A.Kulothungan, I.A.S., And 3 Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER P.Balamurugan, S/o. Periannan, Plot No 12 and 13, Jeeva Street Extn, Muthirapalayam, Puducherry 605 006.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. A.Kulothungan, I.A.S., and 3 others District Collector, 1st Floor, New Collectorate Building, Vazhudavoor Road, Puducherry 605 006.

2. Ishita Rathi, I.A.S., Sub-Collector (Revenue) North, No.505, Revenue Complex, 2nd Floor, New Saram, Puducherry 605 013.

3. A.Suresh Raj, Estate Officer - Cum -Commissioner, No.2, Jawahar Nagar, Puducherry 605 005.

4. Senthil Kumar, Tahsildar Ourlgaret Taluk Office, E.C.R Road, Puducherry 605 008.

..Contemnor(s)

To punish the respondents 1 to 4 for contempt of court for wilful disobedience and deliberate non compliance of the Order dated 10.07.2025 by this Hon'ble High Court in W.P. No.25037 of 2025. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.P.Sudagar For Contemnor(s):

Mr.R.Sreedhar, Addl.G.P.(Puducherry) for R1 to r4

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Compliance affidavit filed by the 4th respondent, Tahsildar, would show that C.M.A.Nos.7 and 8 of 2026 are pending before the Principal District Judge, Puducherry.

2. In view of the said position, the Contempt Petition stands closed. No costs.

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To 1.The District Collector, 1st Floor, New Collectorate Building, Vazhudavoor Road, Puducherry 605 006.

2.The Sub-Collector (Revenue) North, No.505, Revenue Complex, 2nd Floor, New Saram, Puducherry 605 013.

3. The Estate Officer - Cum -Commissioner, No.2, Jawahar Nagar, Puducherry 605 005.

4. The Tahsildar Ourlgaret Taluk Office, E.C.R Road, Puducherry 605 008.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

AND K.SURENDER, J.

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