Madras High CourtWP(MD)/3214/2023disposed of

R.Jeyakodi v. The Commissioner /

2024-03-27Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P.(MD)No.2980 of 2023 R.Jeyakodi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner / Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Panagal Maligai, 4th & 5th Floor, Abdul Razzak st, Saidapet, Chennai 6000015.

2.The District Collector cum the Inspector of Village Panchayats, Madurai District, Madurai.

3.The Assistant Director of Panchayat, Madurai District, Madurai.

4.The Block Development Officer, Chellampatti Panchayat Union, Madurai District.

5.The President, Kovilankulam Village Panchayat, Chellampatti Panchayat Union, Madurai District.

6.P.Jeyabalan, The Secretary, 1/4

Kovilankulam Village Panchayat, Chellampatti Panchayat Union, Madurai District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to constitute a Special Audit Committee to conduct enquiry into the misappropriation of funds and illegal allocation of funds by the 4th and 5th respondents on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 05.05.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Kannan For Respondents : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhian Government Advocate for R1 to R3 : Mr.P.Thambi Durai for R4 : Mr.P.T.S.Narendra Vasan for R5 : no appearance for R6

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. Kovilangulam Village Panchayat comprises 12 members. The petitioner is one of them. He claims support of five other members. But that is not sufficient to initiate any motion for removal of the panchayat president. The petitioner however has made serious allegations. Since it was not considered, the writ petition came to be filed. 2/4

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate submitted that the fourth respondent has exonerated the 5th respondent. The 2nd respondent is directed to take a call in the matter.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

27.03.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The Commissioner / Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Panagal Maligai, 4th & 5th Floor, Abdul Razzak st, Saidapet, Chennai 6000015.

2.The District Collector cum the Inspector of Village Panchayats, Madurai District, Madurai.

3.The Assistant Director of Panchayat, Madurai District, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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