Bakrudeen S v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :29.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR and W.M.P.(MD) No.16826 of 2023 S.Bakrudeen ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Madurai.

2. The Additional Director of Town Panchayat, Madurai Region, Madurai District.

3. The Executive Officer Elumalai Panchayat, Elumalai, Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District.

4. P.Jeyaraman, Chairman Elumalai Town Panchayat, Elumalai, Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District.

... Respondents (R3 & R4 were amended vide order dated 29.01.2026 in W.M.P.(MD) No.17988 of 2023 1/5

in W.P.(MD) No.20388 of 2023) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 - 3 to made an enquiry on the entire illegal activities and corruptions by the 4th respondent as a Chairman of the Elumalai Town Panchayat, Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 21.07.2023. For Petitioner : Mr. S.Sivailayaraja For Respondents : Mr. Veera Kathiravan Additional Advocate General Asst. by Mr.M.Gangadharan Government Advocate for R1 to R3

O R D E R

The present writ petition has been filed by the Councilor of the 15th ward seeking mandamus directing the first respondent to conduct an enquiry based upon his complaint dated 21.07.2023.

2. A perusal of the representation reveals that the petitioner has raised several allegations as against the fourth respondent, who is the Chairman of the concerned town panchayat.

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3. When the matter came up for hearing today, the learned Additional Advocate General brought to the notice of the Court that the said complaint has been withdrawn by the writ petitioner. However, it is disputed by the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner.

4. Without going into the merits of the case, the first respondent is directed to consider the representation of the writ petitioner dated 21.07.2023 and pass orders after giving an opportunity to the writ petitioner and the fourth respondent. This exercise shall be completed within eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the said observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. NCS : Yes/No 29.01.2026 Index : Yes / No (2/3) Internet : Yes / No apd 3/5

To

1. The District Collector, Madurai.

2. The Additional Director of Town Panchayat, Madurai Region, Madurai District.

3. The Executive Officer Elumalai Panchayat, Elumalai, Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District.

4. P.Jeyaraman, Chairman Elumalai Town Panchayat, Elumalai, Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR .,J.

apd ORDER MADE IN 29.01.2026 (2/3) 5/5