Kamalam v. R.Ponmudi
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Cont.P.No.2929 of 2025, decided 10.09.2025 by Justice A.D.Jagadish Chandira. Contempt petition by Kamalam against R.Ponmudi, Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd., for alleged non-compliance with the order dated 09.04.2025 in W.P.No.8165 of 2025 relating to payment of retirement benefits/family pension with interest at 6% per annum for delay. Standing Counsel K.Raja informed the Court that the order stood complied with and Rs.1,60,000/- was paid by Account Payee cheque. Petition closed on recording compliance; no punishment. Filed under Section 11, Contempt of Courts Act. Petitioner's counsel: N.Saravanan.
What did the court decide?
The Contempt Petition is closed after recording the respondent's submission of compliance with the order in W.P.No.8165 of 2025 and payment of Rs.1,60,000/- to the petitioner by Account Payee cheque; no punishment for contempt imposed.