Peri.Natarajan, v. Aruna, I.A.S.,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 22.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Peri.Natarajan ... Petitioner(s) - Vs. - Aruna, I.A.S., District Collector, Pudukkottai and District.

... Respondent(s) Prayer : Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 to pass an order for Contempt of Court against respondent for willful neglect and failure to dispose of the petitioner`s representation dated 21.05.2025 within six weeks as per the direction of this Honourable Court in WP(MD)No.3812 of 2026 dated 11.02.2026 and to pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit and proper in the nature and circumstances of the case and thus render justice. For Petitioner :Mr.N.Balakrishnan For RespondentP :Mr.R.Parthiban Government Standing Counsel

ORDER

When the matter came up for hearing, the learned counsel for the respondents would submit that even though direction was given to the District Collector, it is the 4th respondent who is the appropriate authority and upon direction by the 4th respondent, has conducted an enquiry, the petitioner also participated in the enquiry and final orders have been passed on 19/6/2026. In view thereof, a copy of the same is also produced herewith.

2.In view thereof, the contempt petition stands closed. However, giving liberty to any party who is aggrieved of the order to challenge the same in the manner known to law. 22.06.2026 NCC:Yes/No Ns To The Sub Registrar, O/o.The Sub Registrar, Melapalayam, Tirunelveli City.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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