JUDGMENT

R.SUBRAMANIAN, J.

AND N.SATHISH KUMAR , J.

The petitioner, aggrieved by the proceedings taken under Section 207 of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act') for her removal as Chairman, had filed the Writ Petition.

2.The petitioner is the Chairman of Kadamalaikundu -

Mayiladumparai Panchayat Union. Some of the members of the Panchayat, have presented a representation to the Government, seeking removal of the Chairman under Section 207 of the Act.

3.It should be pointed out at this juncture that earlier attempt made by the councillors under Section 212 of the Act failed, since there was no quorum for the meeting. The Government upon receipt of the representation, directed the 4th respondent to take appropriate action against the Chairman of the Panchayat. Pursuant to the same, the Assistant Director of Panchayat issued a show cause notice to the petitioner, which has been refused to be received by the petitioner. Thereafter, the 4th respondent / Sub Collector called for a metting. It is this notice issued by the Sub Collector / 4th respondent, calling for a meeting that was under challenge before the Writ Court.

4.The main contention before the Wri