Dismissed

Mr.a.Girirajan v. Dr.D.Karthikeyan I.A.S.

Madras HC3 Sept 2021CONT P/1226/2020

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What is this about?

In this Contempt Petition, petitioners complained of non-compliance with a previous Court order alleging the correct amount was not deposited. The Court noted the first respondent claimed compliance but, citing a similar past decision, chose not to adjudicate on the merits.

What did the court decide?

The Contempt Petition is dismissed giving liberty to the petitioners to work out their remedy in the manner known to law, if so advised.

Mr.a.Girirajan Vs Dr.D.Karthikeyan I.A.S. — Contempt of Court | Madras HC (2021)

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Contempt Petition No.1226 of 2020

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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Dated 03.09.2021

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KALYANASUNDARAM

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Contempt Petition No.1226 of 2020

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1.Girirajan

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2.A.Dhanasgopal .. Petitioners

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Both are residing at New No.40, Old No.10A, Vellalar Street, Mugappair, Chennai – 600 037

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Versus

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1.Dr.D.Karthikeyan, I.A.S.,

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The Member Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

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2.Mr.T.Murali, The Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008. .. Respondents

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PRAYER: Contempt Petition is filed under Section 11 of the Contempt

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of Courts Act, to punish the respondents for wilful disobeying the order

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passed by this Court in W.P.No.17476 of 2018, dated 20.07.2018.

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Contempt Petition No.1226 of 2020

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For petitioners : Mr.M.S.Subramanian For respondents : Mr.R.Karthik Raja Standing Counsel for R-1

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Mr.M.Elumalai

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Additional Government Pleader for R-2

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ORDER

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The Contempt Petition is heard through video conferencing.

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This contempt petition has been filed against the non-compliance

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of the order and direction issued by this Court in W.P.No.17476 of 2018, dated 20.07.2018.

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It is represented by Mr.R.Karthik Raja, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the first respondent that the order passed by this Court in W.P.No.17476 of 2018, dated 20.07.2018 has been complied with. In this regard, the learned Standing Counsel referred the counter affidavit filed by the second respondent.

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It is the contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner that correct amount has not been deposited and the petitioners are entitled for more amount. It is relevant to note that in similar facts, this Court has closed the Contempt Petition No.2146 of 2016, giving liberty to the petitioner therein to work out his remedy in the manner known to law.

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Contempt Petition No.1226 of 2020

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In the light of the above, this Contempt Petition is dismissed

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giving liberty to the petitioners to work out their remedy in the manner

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known to law, if so advised.

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SD/ASSISTANT REGISTRAR(COMM.CASES)

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rns

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//Certified to be true copy//

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Dated at Madras this the day of 2021.

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COURT OFFICER(O.S.) from 25^th day of September 2008 the Registry is issuing Certified copies

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of the Orders/Judgments/Decrees in this format.

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GS/04/10/2021

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The Member Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

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The Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

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