WP No.13016 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 11.12.2025 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN WP No.13016 of 2025 S.Nandagopal : Petitioner versus 1.The District Collector Chengalpattu District Collectrate Chengalpattu 2.The Block Development Officer/ Superintendent The Assistant Director of (Panchayat) Venpakkam, Chengalpattu, Chengalpattu District -603 111 3.Panchayat President, Kadugapattu Panchayat Union Cheyyur Taluk,- 603 312 4 4.The Vice-President, Kadugapattu Panchayat Union Cheyyur Taluk,-603 312 5.The Panchayat Secretary Kadugapattu Panchayat Union, Cheyyur Taluk-603 312 : Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to initiate legal action against the respondents 3 to 5 on the basis of show-cause notice dated 10.05.2024 issued in Na.Ka.No.1835/2023/ A5u.i(Uo) to them. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No.13016 of 2025 For Petitioner : Mr.M.Anandaraj For Respondents : Mr.K.Karthik Jagannath, Government Advocate ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) This petition has been filed alleging inaction on the part of the respondent authorities on the allegation of irregularities being committed in execution of public works. The affidavit filed by the respondents shows that show-cause notice was issued on 22.11.2023 and the matter is pending consideration. 2. We are of the view that enough time has already been consumed by the authorities and it is high time that inquiry should be completed. 3. The District Collector, Chengalpattu District, is directed to conclude the inquiry and pass orders one way or the other within an outer time limit of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No.13016 of 2025 4. The writ petition stands disposed of. There will be no order as to costs. (MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 11.12.2025 Index : Yes/No Neutral Citation : Yes/No tar To 1.The District Collector Chengalpattu District Collectrate Chengalpattu 2.The Block Development Officer/ Superintendent The Assistant Director of (Panchayat) Venpakkam, Chengalpattu, Chengalpattu District -603 111 3.Panchayat President, Kadugapattu Panchayat Union Cheyyur Taluk,- 603 312 4 4.The Vice-President, Kadugapattu Panchayat Union Cheyyur Taluk,-603 312 5.The Panchayat Secretary Kadugapattu Panchayat Union, Cheyyur Taluk-603 312 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No.13016 of 2025 THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN , J. (tar) WP No.13016 of 2025 11.12.2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis