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M.Muthumuniyandi v. Sangeetha., I.A.S.

Madras HC29 Aug 2025CONT P(MD)/2442/2025

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What is this about?

Contempt petition alleging non-compliance with a writ order. The Government Advocate stated the petitioner's representation was considered and the writ order complied with; the court closed the contempt petition, noting the petitioner's grievance about not being served a copy of the compliance order.

What did the court decide?

Contempt petition closed after recording that the respondents complied with the writ order; no punishment imposed.

M.Muthumuniyandi Vs Sangeetha., I.A.S. — Contempt of Court | Madras HC (2025)

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Cont.P(MD)No.2442 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 29.08.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HON'BLE DR. JUSTICE R.N.MANJULA

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Cont.P(MD)No.2442 of 2025 in WP(MD) No.17040 of 2024

M.Muthumuniyandi

... Petitioner

Sangeetha., I.A.S., The Commissioner, Social Welfare Department, Commissionerate of Social Welfare Office, Panagal Building, Chennai - 600 015.

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2. Thilagam,

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The District Social Welfare Officer, Social Welfare Department, Virudhunagar District, Collectorate Campus, Virudhunagar.

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... Respondents

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Prayer: This Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, initiate Contempt proceedings against the Contemnors/ Respondents and punish them for the wilful disobedience of the order of this Honourable Court in W.P.(MD) No.17040 of 2024 dated 26.07.2024 under the Contempt of Courts Act.

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For Petitioner : Mr. J.Lawrance

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For Respondent : Mr.T.Amjad Khan Government Advocate

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Cont.P(MD)No.2442 of 2025

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O R D E R

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Alleging wilful disobedience of the order passed in W.P.(MD)No. 17040 of 2024, this Contempt Petition has been filed.

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2.Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate for the respondents submitted that the representation of the petitioner has been duly considered and accordingly, the order of this Court made in the writ petition has been complied by the respondents.

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3.The grievance of the petitioner is that the order copy of the said order has not been served upon him, and it deprived him the opportunity to challenge the same, if so advised, before the appropriate Forum.

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4.Taking into consideration of the fact that the petitioner’s representation has been considered and that has been culminated into the passing of an order, this contempt petition stands closed.

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29.08.2025

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NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet:yes/No PNM

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Cont.P(MD)No.2442 of 2025

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Sangeetha., I.A.S., The Commissioner, Social Welfare Department, Commissionerate of Social Welfare Office, Panagal Building, Chennai - 600 015.

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2. Thilagam,

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The District Social Welfare Officer, Social Welfare Department, Virudhunagar District, Collectorate Campus, Virudhunagar.

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Cont.P(MD)No.2442 of 2025

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DR.R.N.MANJULA, J.

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PNM

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ORDER IN

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Cont.P(MD)No.2442 of 2025 in WP(MD) No.17040 of 2024

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29.08.2025

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M.Muthumuniyandi v. Sangeetha., I.A.S.

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