As all the above writ petitions are inter-connected with each other, they are disposed of by way of this common order.

2. Three writ petitions in W.P.(MD).Nos.10257 of 2012 & W.P.(MD).Nos.4131 & 5689 of 2013 are related to withdrawal of cheque signing power of the petitioner, President of the Manthithoppu Village Panchayat, Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoothukudi. The other two writ petitions in W.P.(MD).Nos.3399 & 8560 of 2013 are related to the proceedings initiated against the petitioner-President of the said Panchayat, under Section 205 of the Panchayat Act to remove him from the post of President.

Facts relating to Cheque signing power

2(1). The petitioner viz. Mariyappan contested to the post of President of Manthithoppu Vilage Panchayath, Kovilpatti Taluk and his supporters contested to the post of Ward Members of the said panchayat, as a group, in the last local body election held in the year 2011. Against the petitioner, one Mani contested for the post of President and his supporters contested to the post of Ward Members. In the said election, the petitioner Mariyappan was elected as President of the said panchayat and only two of his supporters were elected as Ward Members.