Cont.P(MD)No.1963 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN AND THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL Cont.P.(MD)No.1963 of 2026 Mathiyalagan S/o.Seeniraj, Venkatachalapuram, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District. ... Petitioner(s) in CONT P(MD). 1963/ 2026 - Vs. - 1. Ganasekaran The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Niligiri Thoppu, Thiruvanaikovil, Trichy. 2. Muralidharan The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Thirunuruganathar Thirukovil, Poovalur, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy. ... Respondent(s) in CONT P(MD). 1963/ 2026 Prayer in CONT P(MD). 1963/ 2026 :Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 to punish the contemnors for willful disobeying and not complying with the order of this Court dated 19.11.2025 passed in W.P.(MD) No.23841 of 2025. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Cont.P(MD)No.1963 of 2026 For Petitioner : M/s.J.Madhu For Respondents : Mr.K.K.Udayakumar Counsel for State ORDER (Order of the Court was made by C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.) Contempt petition had been filed complaining that the directions issued in WP(MD) No.23841 of 2025 by order dated 19.11.2025 had not been put into effect. 2. However, it is informed on behalf of the respondents that proceedings under Section 78 of the HR&CE Act had been initiated with respect to the occupants of the land in S.No.104/3a and against all the occupants of the land in S.No.31/4. It had been stated that the occupant in S.No.31/4 had died necessitating bringing on record the legal representatives. It is also informed that with respect to cancellation of patta granted, proceedings are now pending before the Revenue Divisional Officer. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner stated that steps should have https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Cont.P(MD)No.1963 of 2026 been taken effectively within a period of 12 weeks, but, however, it is evident from the records produced on behalf of the respondents that steps had been initiated and are now pending. We would direct the respondents to proceed further in the manner known to law and ensure that the directions are complied with at the earliest. 4. The Contempt Petition stands closed. The petitioner is at liberty to move a sub application to reopen the contempt petition, if there is inordinate delay in the proceedings. (C.V.K.,J.) (R.S.V,J.) 14.07.2026 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No RR https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Cont.P(MD)No.1963 of 2026 C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J AND R.SAKTHIVEL, J RR Cont.P.(MD)No.1963 of 2026 14.07.2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis