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S.Thilagavathi and 3 others v. Dr.K.S.Palanisamy, I.a.S., and 9 others

Madras HC17 Apr 2025CONT P/823/2025

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What is this about?

Madras High Court contempt closure: Contempt Petition No.823 of 2025, decided 17.04.2025 by M. Dhandapani J. Alleged wilful disobedience of orders dated 16.08.2022 in W.P.No.6122 of 2017 by respondents including the Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner of Land Administration, Secretary to Government (Revenue), Chairman and Estate Officers of the Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, District Collector, District Revenue Officer and Tahsildar. Compliance was reported by the Government Pleader; no wilful disobedience found; petition closed. Filed under Section 11, Contempt of Courts Act 1971. Counsel: A.Ilaya Perumal for petitioners; A.Selvendran Special Government Pleader for R1, R2, R4, R8 and R9.

What did the court decide?

None; the Contempt Petition was closed upon the finding of no wilful disobedience. ¶34

S.Thilagavathi and 3 others Vs Dr.K.S.Palanisamy, I.a.S… — Contempt of Court | Madras HC (2025)

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Contempt Petition No.823 of 2025

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 17.04.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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Contempt Petition No.823 of 2025

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1.S.Thilavathi 2.Devika 3.D.Amutha 4.V.Prabhakaran ... Petitioners

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vs.

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1.Dr.K.S.Palanisamy, I.A.S., The Government of Tamil Nadu, The Additional Chief Secretary and Commissioner of Land Administration, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai – 600 005. 2.Amutha, I.A.S., The Government of Tamil Nadu, The Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009.

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3.Kakarla Sha, I.A.S., The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai – 600 005.

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4.Rashmi Siddharth Jakade, I.A.S., The District Collector, Singaravelar Maligai, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001.

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5.Sathiyaseelan,

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Page No.1 of 4

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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Contempt Petition No.823 of 2025

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The Estate Officer, Estate Office No.5, Tamil Nadu Slum clearance Board, T.P.Chathiram, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010.

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6.Diwakar, The Estate Officer, Tamil Urban Development Scheme, Estate Office No.3, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, Venketasamy Naidu Puram Part – II, Chennai – 600 040.

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7.Mohan, The Estate Officer, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai – 600 005.

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8.Geetha, The District Revenue Officer, Singaravelar Maligai, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001.

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9.Parthiban, The Tahsildar, Egmore – Nungambakkam Taluk, New Aminjikarai Taluk, Chetpet, Chennai – 600 031.

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10.Partha Sarathy, The Assistant Secretary (Plots), Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai – 600 005. ... Respondents

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Prayer: Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, seeking to punish the respondents for wilful disobedience of the orders of this Court dated 16.08.2022 in W.P.No.6122 of 2017.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Ilaya Perumal

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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Contempt Petition No.823 of 2025

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For Respondents : Mr.A.Selvendran Special Government Pleader [R1, R2, R4, R8 & R9] *****

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ORDER