BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH
MR.JUSTICE SHAMIM AHMED, J
M.A.Stephen Sundar Singh, S/o. D.Y.Mohan Doss – Appellant
Versus
B.Chandramohan, I.A.S. – Respondent
ORDER
Heard Ms.Dhanaseeli, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr.F.Deepak, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the Respondents. Therefore, no further notice is required to be issued to the Respondents.
2. When the matter was taken up on 07.04.2025, this Court passed the following order:
“3. Ms.Dhanaseeli, learned counsel for the Petitioner, submits that the Petitioner's approval for appointment to the post of Secondary Grade Teacher, has been rejected by the District Educational Officer vide order dated 20.04.2018. Being no alternative, the Petitioner filed a Writ Petition in W.P.(MD)No.10196 of 2018, seeking to quash the order dated 20.04.2018, whereby the Respondents rejected the Petitioner's appointment and seeking direction against the Respondents to approve his appointment as a Secondary Grade Teacher in the Respondent Institution with effect from the date of his joining, i.e., 02.07.2012, with all service and monetary benefits. The learned Single Judge of this Court vide order dated 28.04.2018 allowed the aforementioned Writ Petition. For better appreciation, the relevant portion of the order is reproduced below:
“9. It has been categorically held
Compliance with court orders is essential, and failure to do so may lead to contempt proceedings, as emphasized by the court's directive for timely disbursement of benefits.
Court reaffirmed the necessity of compliance with judicial orders, emphasizing that non-compliance can lead to contempt proceedings under the Contempt of Courts Act.
Compliance with court orders is mandatory, and failure to adhere can lead to contempt proceedings as ruled in the present case.
Compliance with court orders is essential, and failure to comply may lead to contempt proceedings; the respondent must ensure the petitioner receives due benefits.
Compliance with court orders is essential, and failure to do so may lead to contempt proceedings, which can be dropped upon fulfillment of the order.
Compliance with court orders is essential; non-compliance leads to contempt, but established compliance results in discharge from contempt proceedings.
Willful disobedience of a court order constitutes contempt of court, and the sincerity of an apology in contempt cases is crucial in determining its acceptance.
Court dismissal of contempt based on compliance with previous orders and procedural rights for further challenges establishes adherence to judicial processes.
Compliance with court orders, once established, mitigates contempt proceedings, reaffirming the importance of procedural respect by public authorities.
The court found no grounds for contempt as the government complied with orders despite delays, emphasizing compliance assessment only.
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