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D.S.Mani v. the Union Territory of Puducherry

Mandamus – Non-consideration of representation

Madras HC2 Feb 2026WP/2760/2026

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WP No. 2760 of 2026, Madras High Court, decided 02-02-2026 by P.T. Asha, J. Petitioner D.S.Mani sought mandamus directing the Registrar of Companies, Puducherry (1st respondent) to consider his representation dated 08.12.2025 alleging that Puduvai Sandrorkula Dharma Paripalana Sabai (2nd respondent Society) functioned without periodic renewal under the Societies Registration Act. Petition allowed; representation to be disposed of on merits within 4 weeks after hearing interested parties; no costs.

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Writ Petition allowed; 1st respondent directed to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 08.12.2025 on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing all interested parties, within 4 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs. ¶28

D.S.Mani Vs the Union Territory of Puducherry — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 2760 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 02-02-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA

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WP No. 2760 of 2026

D.S.Mani

..Petitioner(s)

The Union Territory Of Puducherry Rep by 1.The Registrar of Companies, Office of the Registrar of Companies, No.7,2nd Floor, Karuvadikuppam Main Road,Muthialpet, Puducherry-605 003.

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Puduvai Sandrorkula Dharma Paripalana Sabai Rep by the President Mr.Swaminathan Gramini, S/o.Mr.Gangadharan Gramini, Graminiyar Complex, No.62, Ayyanar Koil Street, Chittankudi, Puducherry-605 001.

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..Respondent(s)

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Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 08.12.2025within the time frame fixed by this Honble court.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.S. Senthilkumar For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Sreedhar, AGP for R1

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:-

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“directing the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation

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dated 08.12.2025within the time frame fixed by this Hon’ble Court.”

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The Petitioner case is that, through the RTI Act, he came to know that

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the 2^nd respondent Society has been functioning without periodic renewal, as required under the Societies Registration Act, and therefore in violation of its Rules and Regulations. Therefore, the petitioner had submitted a representation dated 08.12.2025 to the 1^st respondent, requesting cancellation of the Society’s registration and imposition of penalties in accordance with law. The representation was received by the 1^st respondent on 10.12.2025. However, no effective action has been taken thereon to date. Being aggrieved by such inaction, the Petitioner has approached this Court.

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3.Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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Considering the limited request of the petitioner and taking note of the fact that the petitioner's representation dated 08.12.2025 has not been considered to date, the Writ Petition is allowed. The 1^st respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 08.12.2025, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to all the interested parties, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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02-02-2026

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Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No

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SHR

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The Union Territory Of Puducherry Rep by 1.The Registrar of Companies, Office of the Registrar of Companies, No.7,2nd Floor, Karuvadikuppam Main Road,Muthialpet, Puducherry-605 003.

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P.T.ASHA, J.

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