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A. Thangaraj v. Thiru.Venkadeshwaran

Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 – Section 11 – Sub Application (MD)No.159 of 2023 in Cont.P.(MD)No.865 of 2023

Madras HC25 Feb 2026SUB A(MD)/159/2023

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Sub Application to reopen closed contempt petition; survey report alleged not as per documents; Thasildar, Head Surveyor, Surveyor, Revenue Inspector and VAO of Kumbakonam Taluk / Valaiyapettai Village, Thanjavur District; Section 11, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971; remedy lies elsewhere; Sub Application (MD)No.159 of 2023 in Cont.P.(MD)No.865 of 2023; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; G.R. Swaminathan, J.; decided 25.02.2026; sub application closed/dismissed.

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Where a litigant's grievance is that the survey report served by the authorities is not as per the documents, his remedy lies elsewhere; the sub application to reopen the contempt petition is accordingly closed. ¶20

A. Thangaraj Vs Thiru.Venkadeshwaran — Contempt of Court | Madras HC (2026)

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Sub Aplc(MD)No.159 of 2023

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 25.02.2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Sub Application (MD)No.159 of 2023 in Cont.P.(MD)No.865 of 2023

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A.Thangaraj ... Petitioner / Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.Venkadeshwaran, The Thasildar, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

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2.Prasath, The Head Surveyor, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

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3.Sharmila Banu, The Surveyor, Valaiyapettai Village, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

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4.Alexpandian, The Revenue Inspector, Kumbakonam, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

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5.Raja Sekar,

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The Village Administrative Officer, Valaiyapettai Village, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District. ... Contemnors / Respondents

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Prayer: Sub Application filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, to reopen the Cont P.(MD)No.865 of 2023, dated 27.04.2023 on the file of this Court.

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For Petitioner :Mr.A.Thangaraj Party in person For Respondents :Mr.S.S.Madhavan Additional Government Pleader

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ORDER

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The petitioner feels aggrieved by the survey report served on him by the authorities. According to the petitioner, the survey report is not as per the documents. If that be so, the petitioner's remedy is elsewhere. The sub application is closed.

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25.02.2026

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NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No rmi

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