Madras High Court
WP/31318/2022 of K.Gopalakrishnan Vs The Secretary on 26 October 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN
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K.Gopalakrishnan
S/o. Kannikkan,
1/14, Ambedkar Salai,
Old Ochalam , Nagavedu Post,
Nemili Taluk, Ranipet District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Secretary
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj
Department, Government of Tamil Nadu,
Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009.
2. The Director
Rural Development,
Panagal Maligai, Saidapet,
Chennai 600 015.
3. The District Collector
Office of the District Collector, Ranipet, Ranipet District.
4. The Block Development Officer
Office of The Block Development Office,
Nemili Union Office, Ranipet District.
5. Munivel
S/o. Palani,
Ochalam Panchayat Secretary,
Old Ochalam, Nagavedu Post,
Nemili Taluk, Ranipet District.
..Respondent(s)
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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 3 and 4 to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 23.09.2022 for hold an enquiry and initiate disciplinary action against the erring Panchayat Secretary.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.V.Nithyanandam
For Respondent(s):
Mr.V.Tamizhanban
Government Advocate
for R1 to R4
R5 – No appearance
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ORDER
The writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 5 to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 23.09.2022.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the fifth respondent is working as a Panchayat Secretary in Ochalam Panchayat. According to the petitioner, the fifth respondent has committed certain irregularities in disbursing MGNREGS funds and has also misappropriated certain amounts. Despite the petitioner’s representation, no action has been taken against the fifth respondent.
3. At this juncture, the learned Government Advocate appearing for respondents 1 to 4 denied the allegations and submitted, in all fairness, that the respondents 3 and 4 would consider the petitioner’s representation dated 23.09.2022, on its own merits and in accordance with law.
4. In view of the fair submission made by the learned Government Advocate for the respondents 1 to 4, this Court would like to dispose of the writ
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petition, without going into the merits of the case, by directing the respondents 3 and 4 to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 23.09.2022, according to its own merits and in accordance with law, after giving due notice to the fifth respondent and pass appropriate orders within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 26-10-2026 Index: Yes Speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No mk To
1. The Secretary Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009.
2. The Director Rural Development, Panagal Maligai, Saidapet, Chennai 600 015.
3. The District Collector Office of the District Collector, Ranipet, Ranipet District.
4. The Block Development Officer Office of The Block Development Office, Nemili Union Office, Ranipet District.
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