N.R.J.Jai Umapathi v. The Regitrar of co-operative societies
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner filed writ petition seeking reinstatement and benefiting from continuity of service after dismissal by the President of a Cooperative Society. Court held Cooperative Society is not under Article 12, dismissing writ and directing petitioner to file revision under relevant Act.
What the court decided
W.P.No.4314 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 29.04.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D. BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY
W.P.No.4314 of 2023 and WMP.No.4354 of 2023
N.R.J.Jai Umapathi ... Petitioner
-Vs-
- The Registrar of Cooperative Societies NVN Maaligai, Poonamallee High road,
Kilpauk, Chennai 600 10.
- The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Salem Region, SDCCB HO Campus, Cherry Road, Salem 636 001.
- Dhanasekaran
- The President S-1403, Jageer Ammapalayam Urban Co-operative Credit Society, Mamangam Post, Jageer Redippatti, Salem 636 302.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Court can exercise jurisdiction under Article 226 to examine the dismissal order of a Cooperative Society President as the Society is not a local authority under Article 12.
What remedy is available to the petitioner against the order of dismissal passed by the President of the Cooperative Society.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
N.R.J.Jai Umapathi
- respondent
The Registrar of Cooperative Societies
- respondent
The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies
- respondent
Dhanasekaran
- respondent
The President S-1403, Jageer Ammapalayam Urban Co-operative Credit Society
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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