K.S.Anand v. the Secretary
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W.P.No.10524 of 2025; High Court of Judicature at Madras; decision 27.03.2025; single judge D.Bharatha Chakravarthy (author). Petitioner: K.S.Anand (practising advocate); counsel K.Rajasekaran. Respondents: Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Co-operative Societies Election Commission (No.273 Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai) and State of Tamil Nadu (Co-operation Department); counsel J.Ravindran, Additional Advocate General, assisted by Geetha Thamaraiselvan, Special Government Pleader. Filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for Writ of Mandamus to consider representation dated 12.12.2024 re unpaid advocate bills for appearances before the Committee. Outcome: disposed with directions - appear before first respondent on 08.04.2025; scrutiny of bills and release of dues; disputed bills decided on proof per law; 12-week completion from 08.04.2025; payment within 12 weeks of web-copy receipt without certified copy; no costs. No cases cited; no statute other than Article 226; no quantum stated.