Thirugnanam v. G.Lakshmi Priya, Ias

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 18.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Thirugnanam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.Ms.G.Lakshmi Priya, I.A.S, The Secretary to Government, Adi-Dravida and Tribal Welfare Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.Mr.J.Anand, I.A.S, The Director, Directorate of Adi-Dravida Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

... Respondents Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, praying to punish the respondents for their willful and intentional disobedience to the order of this Court in W.P.No.20074 of 2025 dated 10.06.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Deivasigamani For Respondents : Ms.R.K.Varshini, Government Advocate 1/4

O R D E R

This Contempt Petition is prosecuted for failure of the respondents to comply with the order dated 10.06.2025 in W.P.No.20074 of 2025 passed by the Court.

2. When this Contempt Petition was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submitted that the directions issued by this Court have been duly complied with vide order dated 30.10.2025.

3. In view of the same, this Contempt Petition stands closed. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to challenge the order passed by the respondents in the manner known to law. No costs. 18.06.2026 cda Index : Yes/No Speaking order /Non Speaking Order 2/4

To 1.Ms.G.Lakshmi Priya, I.A.S, The Secretary to Government, Adi-Dravida and Tribal Welfare Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.Mr.J.Anand, I.A.S, The Director, Directorate of Adi-Dravida Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

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C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

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