Fatima Sa v. A.K.Kamal Kishore, Ias

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.04.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY in W.P.(MD)No.6051 of 2025 and Sub.A.(MD)No.169 of 2026 Fathima SA ... Petitioner Vs.

1.A.K.Kamal Kishore, IAS, District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2.M.Amanulla, Executive Officer, Town Panchayat, Vadakarai Keezhpidakai, Vadakarai, Sengottai Taluk, Tenkasi District.

3.The Assistant Director, Department of Town and Country Planning Office, Tirunelveli Road, Kallurani Village, 1/5

Pavoorchatram, Tenkasi District -627 808.

... Respondents (R3 is suo motu impleaded vide order dated 04.03.2026 in Cont.P.(MD)No.93 of 2026 by GRSJ & SSYJ).

PRAYER : Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act 1971, to punish the Contemnors/Respondents 1 and 2 herein for their willful disobedience of the order passed by this Court made in W.P(MD)No.6051 of 2025, dated 20.03.2025 under the Contempt of Courts Act.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Thirunavukkarasu For Respondents : Mr.T.Amjadkhan, Government Advocate.

ORDER

(By G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.) The petitioner herein filed W.P.(MD)No.6051 of 2025 for directing the authorities to demolish the construction put up by one Syed Ambiya. The said writ petition was disposed of on 20.03.2025 in the following terms:- 2/5

"Recording the said submission, this Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondents 1 and 2 to conduct enquiry with regard to the construction put up by the 4th respondent and give opportunity of hearing to the 4th respondent. If ultimately they find that the construction made by the 4th respondent is unauthorised one, the same shall be removed in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs."

2.Pursuant to the aforesaid direction, lock and seal order was passed by the Executive Officer of Town Panchayat, Vadakarai Keezhpidakai. On receipt of the said order, Syed Ambiya filed an application for regularizing her construction. This request was rejected on the ground that she purchased the property after the cut off date. Challenging the said rejection order, W.P.(MD)No.9686 of 2026 was filed. The writ petition was allowed on 09.04.2026 and the matter was remitted to the file of the authority for fresh consideration. A specific finding was given that Syed Ambiya's vendor had purchased the plot prior to the cut off date and therefore the reason set out in the rejection order was not sustainable. The authorities are yet to pass any final order. We are satisfied that in these circumstances, there is no point in keeping 3/5

this contempt petition pending any further. This is because pursuant to our direction, action was initiated. Hence, this contempt petition stands closed. Consequently, connected sub application is closed. (G.R.S. J.,) & (S.S.Y. J.,) 24.04.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:

1.A.K.Kamal Kishore, IAS, District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2.M.Amanulla, Executive Officer, Town Panchayat, Vadakarai Keezhpidakai, Vadakarai, Sengottai Taluk, Tenkasi District.

3.The Assistant Director, Department of Town and Country Planning Office, Tirunelveli Road, Kallurani Village, Pavoorchatram, Tenkasi District -627 808.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

and S.SRIMATHY , J.

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