N.Veeraiah v. The State rep by
Case brief
What is this about?
Natural justice / audi alteram partem failure in co-operative revision proceedings; remand to Additional Registrar of Co-operative Societies (Chennai Region) for de novo consideration; fresh notice enclosing documents referred to in show cause notice; personal hearing; speaking order within four weeks; Article 226 certiorarified mandamus; Thiyagaraya Nagar Co-operative Bank Ltd; Jewel Appraisers promoted as Assistant Managers (A.S.Senthil Murugan, S.Pasupathi); orders dated 14.03.2024 and 21.11.2024 of Deputy Registrar/Administrator; no costs; miscellaneous petitions closed; Madras High Court, 17-03-2026, P.T. Asha J.
What did the court decide?
Impugned orders in Revision Petition Nos.1 and 2 of 2025 dated 20.11.2025 set aside; matters remitted to the 3rd respondent to issue a fresh notice enclosing all documents referred to in the show cause notice, receive the petitioner's explanation, afford a personal hearing and pass a speaking order on merits and in accordance with law within four weeks; no costs; connected miscellaneous petitions closed. Merits of the claim to the Assistant Manager post left open.