D.Velayudham, v. Tmt. Elakiya
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court contempt petition CONT P No. 970 of 2026, decided 16-04-2026 by S. Sounthar J.; filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act for non-compliance with order dated 22.08.2024 in W.P.No. 24224 of 2024; petitioner D.Velayudham; contemnor Tmt. Elakiya, Tahsildar, Sholinganallur Taluk; petition closed after recording Tahsildar proceedings Na.Ka.No.1300/2026/B2 dated 13.04.2026 recommending the Revenue Divisional Officer to issue patta; no punishment imposed; no monetary quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
None; the contempt petition was closed without punishing the contemnor, after recording the submission that patta issuance had been recommended to the Revenue Divisional Officer. ¶23