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Shanthi v. Kathalingam (Died) 1. Gomathi

Madras HC7 Jan 2026CRP(MD)/3661/2025

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What is this about?

Expedited-disposal direction under Article 227 of the Constitution; suit pending since 2013 (O.S.No. 154 of 2013, renumbered O.S.No.295 of 2025, Sub Court Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District); trial Court report of 281 cases of 2025 pending (D.No.7/2026, 02.01.2026); parties: Shanthi and Kathayee (died) v. Gomathi, Rengadurai (Died), Murugesan, TANGEDCO officials and others; advocates: V. Karuna (petitioner), B. Ramanathan Standing Counsel TANGEDCO (R3-R5); outcome: CRP disposed, one-year disposal timeline, no costs; decided 07/01/2026 by Justice N. Senthilkumar.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the learned Subordinate Judge, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District, to dispose of the suit (O.S.No.295 of 2025, formerly O.S.No.154 of 2013) within one year from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; Civil Revision Petition disposed with no costs.

Shanthi Vs Kathalingam (Died) 1. Gomathi — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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Dated : 07/01/2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SENTHILKUMAR

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Shanthi

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Kathayee (died) ... Petitioner

Kathalingam (Died)

1.Gomathi,

Rengadurai (Died).

Murugesan,

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3.The Executive Engineer, TANGEDCO, Palayam, Pattukottai Town & Taluk, Thanjavur District.

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The Assistant Executive Engineer, TANGEDCO, Palayam, Pattukottai Town and Taluk, Thanjavur District.

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5.The Assistant Electrical Engineer, TANGEDCO, Palayam, Pattukottai Town and Taluk, Thanjavur District.

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6.Ammalu Ammal Alias Muthu Lakshmi

7.Thavamani,

8.Nisha Devi,

9.Minor. Rama,

10.Minor. Ravindar,,

The Minors/9th and 10th respondents are represented by the Court Guardian/next guardian

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... Respondents

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PRAYER :- Civil Revision Petition filed under Article 227 of The Constitution of India to direct the District Munsif Court, Pattukottai, Thanjavur District to dispose of the O.S.No. 154 of 2013 within stipulated time fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : M/s.V. Karuna, Advocate

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For R3 to R5 : Mr.B.Ramanathan Standing Counsel TANGEDCO

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For R1 and R2 : No appearance

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ORDER

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This Civil Revision Petition is filed to direct the learned District Munsif, Pattukottai, Thanjavur District, to dispose of the suit in O.S.No. 154 of 2013 within a stipulated period as fixed by this Court.

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Pursuant to the order of this Court dated 03.12.2025, the trial Court has sent a report to the Registrar (Judicial) vide proceedings in D.No.7/2026, dated 02.01.2026, furnishing the year wise breakup with regard to the pendency of the cases and informing that 281 cases pertaining to the year 2025 are pending.

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3.The suit in O.S.No.154 of 2013 was originally filed before the District Munsif, Pattukkottai and has now been transferred to the Sub Court, Pattukkottai and renumbered as O.S.No.295 of 2025. Considering the fact that the suit has been pending since 2013, the learned Subordinate Judge, Pattukkottai, Thanjavur District, is directed to dispose of the suit within a period of one year from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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