Meenakshi v. Asha Ajith, I.A.S.,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI in W.P.(MD)No.19589 of 2024 Meenakshi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.Asha Ajith, I.A.S., The District Collector, District Collectorate, Sivagangai.

2.Manickavasagam, The Tahsildar, Thiruppathur Taluk, Sivagangai.

3.Basilica Jhansi, The Executive Officer Nerkuppai Town Panchayat, Sivagangai District.

... Contemnors PRAYER : Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act 1971, to punish the Contemnors/ Respondents for contempt 1/4

for willfully disobeying the order of this Court in W.P.(MD)No.19589 of 2024 dated 20-08-2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramanathan For Contemnors : Mr.S.Shaji Bino, Spl. Government Pleader.

ORDER

(By G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.) Heard both sides.

2.It is not in dispute that the encroachment pointed out by the petitioner has since been removed. However, the petitioner's grievance is that the cart track in question has been fenced. 3.We direct that the cart track in question shall be open to use by the general public and that it shall not be fenced. 2/4

4.With the aforesaid direction, this contempt petition is closed. (G.R.S. J.,) & (L.V.G. J.,) 20.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:

1.Asha Ajith, I.A.S., The District Collector, District Collectorate, Sivagangai.

2.Manickavasagam, The Tahsildar, Thiruppathur Taluk, Sivagangai.

3.Basilica Jhansi, The Executive Officer Nerkuppai Town Panchayat, Sivagangai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

and L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

ias in W.P.(MD)No.19589 of 2024 20.01.2026 4/4