2016 Supreme(Mad) 1019
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
K.RAVICHANDRABAABU, J.
R.Mathivanan - Petitioner
Vs.
Mrs.Valli, The Tahsildar, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District – Respondent
Contempt Petition (MD)No.1660 of 2015 in Writ Petition (MD)No.18467 of 2015
Decided on : 18-01-2016
For the Petitioner: Mr. R.Gowrishankar
For the Respondent:Mr. M.Murugan Govt. Advocate
Compliance with court orders and the petitioner's right to challenge the order in a lawful manner if aggrieved.
Headnote:
Contempt Petition - Compliance with Court Order - The court closed the contempt petition after finding that the order passed in the writ petition had been complied with by the Tahsildar, and allowed the petitioner to challenge the order in a lawful manner if aggrieved.
Fact of the Case:
The order passed in the writ petition has been complied with by the Tahsildar, and a copy of the said order is produced before the Court.
Finding of the Court:
The contempt petition is closed as the order has been complied with, and the petitioner is allowed to challenge the order in a lawful manner if aggrieved.
Issues: Compliance with court order, petitioner's right to challenge the order
Ratio Decidendi: The court found that the order had been complied with and therefore closed the contempt petition, while also affirming the petitioner's right to challenge the order in a lawful manner if aggrieved.
Final Decision: The contempt petition is closed, and the petitioner is allowed to challenge the order in a lawful manner if aggrieved.
It is represented by both sides that the order passed in the writ petition in W.P(MD)No.18467 of 2015 dated 12.10.2015, has been complied with by passing an order by the Tahsildar, Kariapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District, dated 11.12.2015. A copy of the said order is also produced before this Court.
2. In view of the above said facts and circumstances, this contempt petition is closed. If the petitioner is aggrieved by the said order in any manner, it is open to him to challenge the same in a manner known to law. No costs.