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R.Sudaroli v. The Principal Secretary To Government

2026-02-19Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.02.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.4566 of 2026 and W.M.P(MD)Nos.3831, 3834, 3836 & 3838 of 2026

1. R.Sudaroli

2. K.Subramanian

3. V.Saraswathi

4. B.Jeganathan

5. S.Indhumadhi

6. G.Radha

7. V.Muthupandi

8. M.Selvakumari

9. M.Suganthi

10. S.Navanidhakrishnan

11. A.Ramkumar

12. R.Ponnulingam

13. N.Vembu Raj

14. K.Senbagarajan

...Petitioners

Vs

1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

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2. The Director of Municipal Administration, Directorate of Municipal Administration, Urban Administrative Building, No.75, Santhome High Road, MRC Nagar, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai - 600 0028.

3. The Regional Director of Municipal Administration, Tirunelveli District Collectorate (Old), Tirunelveli.

4. The Commissioner, Municipal Office, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Sengottai, Tenkasi District - 627 809.

5. The Chairman, Sengottai Municipality Sengottai, Tenkasi District - 627 809.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the above mentioned Resolutions Nos.243, 244, 258 to 268, 269, 279, 281, 283, 285, 286 Passed on 15.12.2025 by the 5th respondent and to quash the same in so far as petitioners concerned and consequently direct the 4th and 5th respondents to reconduct the meeting by following the due procedures under the TN Urban Local Bodies Rules, 2023 and to pass the fresh resolution. For Petitioners : M/s.Rathnavel Pandian for M/s.S.Sundarapandian For Respondents : M/s.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3 Mr.M.Rajarajan Standing Counsel for R4 & R5 2/5

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking to challenge the resolution passed by the 5th respondent Municipal Council on 15.12.2025.

2. According to the learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioners, the resolutions are contrary to the statutory provisions and they have not been passed by the majority of the members.

3. As per Section 42 of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1998, the Commissioner is authorised to consider the allegations made as against the resolution of the Municipal Council or the petitioner can approach the concerned District Collector for cancellation of the said resolution. This Court is not inclined to interfere in the resolution passed by the Municipal Council.

4. With the above said liberty, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are also closed. 19.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR 3/5

To

1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Director of Municipal Administration, Directorate of Municipal Administration, Urban Administrative Building, No.75, Santhome High Road, MRC Nagar, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai - 600 0028.

3. The Regional Director of Municipal Administration, Tirunelveli District Collectorate (Old), Tirunelveli.

4. The Commissioner, Municipal Office, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Sengottai, Tenkasi District - 627 809.

5. The Chairman, Sengottai Municipality Sengottai, Tenkasi District - 627 809.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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