Sri Abirami Agencies v. Thirumalai Kumar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.06.2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR CONT.P(MD)No.733 of 2026 Sri Abirami Agencies, Represented by its Partner, Baskaran, S/o.Illangudiapillai, No. 42, East IInd Cross Street, Bala Bagya Nagar, Thirunelveli- 627 028.

... Petitioner vs.

Thirumalai Kumar, Executive Officer Selection Grade Town Panchayat Office Nazareth, Thoothukudi-628617.

... Respondent PRAYER: Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, to to initiate contempt proceedings under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, against the contemnor / Respondent No.3, herein for his Willful disobedience to implement the order passed by this Court W. P. (MD). No. 33785 of 2025 dated 25.11.2025 and punish the respondent. For Petitioner :Mr.R.Karunanidhi For Respondent :Mr.M.Mahaboob Athiff Government Advocate

O R D E R

Today, when the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent placed on record the proceedings dated 13.01.2026 issued by the respondent in compliance with the order which is the subject matter of the present Contempt Petition. 2.It is seen from the said proceedings that the petitioner's claim for release of the deposit amount has been rejected on the ground that an audit objection is pending and that the amount cannot be released until the said audit objection is resolved. The respondent has also placed on record a status report setting out the reasons for passing the said order. 3.In view of the fact that the respondent has complied with the direction issued by this Court by considering the petitioner's claim and passing a reasoned order, nothing further survives for adjudication in the present contempt proceedings.

4.Accordingly, the Contempt Petition stands closed, reserving liberty to the petitioner to challenge the proceedings dated 13.01.2026 in the manner known to law, if so advised.

5.No costs.

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HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR, J.

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