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WP No. 13471 of 2023 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-11-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP Nos. 4805, 6959, 12256, 12531 of 2022 & 2072, 12821, 13471 of 2023 and WMP Nos. 4913, 4914, 6995, 6996, 11711, 11712, 11714, 11715, 11993 of 2022 and 2157, 2158, 12625, 12626, 12627, 13148, 13149 and 13151 of 2023 WP No. 4805 of 2022 M.Thiruvel azhagan @ Oomadurai Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Room No.401, C- Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi- 110 001. 2.Amateur Khabaddi Federation of India Through the Learned Administrator, E-836, Cabin B (Basement), Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi- 110 048. 3.The Secretary to the Government Youth Welfare and Sports Development Ministry, Chennai- 600 009. 4.The Member - Secretary and Authorized Signatory Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, No.16-A, E.V.R.Periyar High Road, Nehru Park, Chennai-600 084. 5.The President Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association, MGR Stadium, Race Course Road, Madurai- 625 002. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 6.The Secretary Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association, No. 455-A, Kullikudi K.Chettipalayam, AYYAM Palayam Road, K.N.P- Colony (PO) Tirupur- 641 608. 7.The Secretary Chennai District Amateur Kabaddi Association, Peyandiamman Kovil Street, Kamarajar Road, Mylapore, Chennai- 600 004. Respondent(s) WP No. 6959 of 2022 M.Thiruvel azhagan @ Oomadurai Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Room No 401, C Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi 110 001 2.The Secretary to the Government of Tamil nadu Youth Welfare and sports Development Ministry Chennai 09 3.Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India Through the learned Administrator E-386, Cabin B (Basement) Greater Kailash I New Delhi 110 048. 4.The Member Secretary and Authorized Signatory Sprots Development Authority of tamil Nadu No. 16-A E.V.R. Periyar High Road Nehru Park, Chennai 84. 5.The President Tamil nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association MGR Stadium, Race Course Road, Madurai 625 002. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 6.The secretary Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association No. 455-A Kullikudi K. Chettipalayam, Ayyam Palayam Road ,K.N.P. Colony (PO) Tirupur 641 608 Respondent(s) WP No. 12256 of 2022; M.Thiruvel Azhagan @ Oomadurai Petitioner(s) Vs
1.
The Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Room No.401, C wing Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi-110 001 2.Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India Through the learned Administrator, E-386, Cabin B (Basement), Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi-110 048 3.The Secretary to Government of TamilNadu Youth Welfare and Sports Development Ministry, Chennai-600 009 4.The Member-Secretary and Authorized signatory sports Development Authority of TamilNadu, No.16-A, EVR Periyar High Road, Nehru Park, Chennai-600 084 5.The President Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association, MGR Stadium Race course Road, Madurai-625002 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 6.The Secretary Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association, No.455-A, Kullikudi .Chettipalayam, Ayyampalayam Road, KNP Colony (P.O.), Tiruppur 641608. Respondent(s) WP No. 12531 of 2022; J.Selvin Devadoss Petitioner(s) Vs
1. Union of India Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Rep by the Honourable secretary, Department of Sports, Rooms No.3, C-wing, Shastri bhawan, New Delhi-110 001 2.Indian Olympic Association Rep by its Secretary, Olympic Bhawan, B-29, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi-110 016 3.Sports Authority of India Rep by its secretary - cum- Director General, 55, Jawaharlal N Stadium, 4, Sydenhams Road, Periyamet, Chennai-600 003 4.The Administrator/President Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India, E-386, Cabin-B, (Basement), Greater Kailash Part 1, New Delhi-110 048. 5.Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India Rep by its General Secretary, SAI Sadan, Near celforce Tower Anand vatika, AT and PO Kharel N.H. No.8, Taluka Gandevi, Navasari, Gujarat 396 430 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 6.TamilNadu Amateur Kabaddi Association Rep by its Secretary, 455-A,Kulikadu, K.Chettipalayam, Ayyampalayam Road,, KNP colony PO, Tiruppur-641 608 Respondent(s) WP No. 2072 of 2023 B.Venkatesan Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Room No.401, C Wing, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi- 110
001. 2.The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India through the learned Administrator E-386, Cabin B(Basemen) Greater Kailash, New Delhi 110 048. 3.The Secretary Government of Tamil Nadu, Youth Welfare Development and Sport Development Ministry Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.
4.The Chief Executive Officer / Principal Secretary Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Raja Muthiah Road Periamet Chennai- 600 003. 5.The Honorary General Secretary Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association 455-A, Kulikadu, K.Chettipalayam, Ayyampalayam Road, KNP Colony PO, Tirupur- 641 608. Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 WP No. 12821 of 2023;
1. M.Thiruvel azhagan 2.Manojan Rajan 3.S.Chandrasekar 4.S.Maya @ Makeshkumar 5.N.Gunasekaran 6.M.Ravi Kumar 7.T.Azhagudurai 8.R.Arun Pandian 9.A.Ashok Kumar 10.A.Arummozhi Devan 11.G.Ramalingam 12.M.Rajangam 13.V.Chezhiyan 14.A.Ranjith Kumar 15.M.Balu 16.S.Venkatesh 17.M.Sundara Moorthy 18.S.Sadagoban 19.A.Vignesh Kumar 20.K.Palanisamy 21.M.Bharath 22.P.Jeyakumar 23.G.Murugan 24.Sathiyaseelan https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 25.D.Viji 26.C.Kalai Arasan, Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Room No.401, C Wing, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi- 110 001. 2.The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India through the learned Administrator E-386, Cabin B (Basement) Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi 110 048 3.The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Development and Sports Development Ministry, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009. 4.The Member -Secretary and Authorized Signatory Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu 16-A, EVR Periyar High Road, Nehru Park, Chennai 600 084. 5.The General Secretary Indian Olympic Association Olympic Bhavan, B-29, Kuthup Institutional Area New Delhi 110 016 6.Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association rep. by its Secretary No.455-A, Kullikudi K.Chettipalayam Ayyampalayam Road, KNP Colony (P.O.) Tirupur 641 608 Respondent(s) WP No. 13471 of 2023; Gobinath.Y Petitioner(s) Vs https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023
1. Union of India Rep. by Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Room No.3, C-Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi-110 001. 2.The District Registrar, Chenani(North), Integrated Building For Offices of the Commercial Taxes, Nandanam, Chennai-35. 3.Indian Olympic Association, Rep. By Its Secretary, Olympic Bhawan B-29, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi-110 016. 4.Sports Authority of India, Rep. By Its Secretary, 55, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 4 Syndenhams Road, Periamet, Chennai-03. 5.The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India Rep. By Its Administrator / President, E-386 Cabin-b (Basement), Greater Kailash Part I, New Delhi-110 048. 6.Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association, Rep. By Its Secretary, 455-a, Kulikadu, K.Chettipalayam, Ayyampalayam Road, KNP Colony Po, Tirupur-641 608.
7.Solai M.Raja 8.K.P.Pandiyan 9.A.Safiulla 10.A.Shanmugam 11.Raja Rajendran Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 PRAYER in
WP No. 4805 of 2022;
This Writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the Election Notification dated nil passed by the Seventh respondent and quash the same as illegal and direct the respondents 5, 6 and 7 to conduct the election as per the National Sports Development Code and directions of this Honble Court in W.P. No. 3447 of 2019 dated 19.01.2022. PRAYER in
WP No. 6959 of 2022;
This Writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, Directing the 5th and 6th respondent to implement the orders of the 3rd respondent and the rules of the National Sports code in conducting election and as per the guidelines issued by the Madras High Court in W.P. No. 3447 of 2019 dated 19.01.2022. PRAYER in
WP No. 12256 of 2022;
This Writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the proceedings of the 5th and 6th respondents in TNAKA / 66 / 2022 - 23 dated 29.4.2022 quash the same and consequently direct elections to be held as per National sports Development code 2011 and as per the directions of this Honourable court in W.P.No.3447 of 2019 dated
19.1.2022.
PRAYER in
WP No. 12531 of 2022;
This Writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct proper and fair elections for the 6th respondent Tamilnadu Amateur Kabaddi Association as well as all the District level Association in accordance with Model Election Guidelines and in compliance with Sports code by appointing returning officer for conducting elections and consequently appointing and adhoc functioning of the District and State https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 Amateur Kabaddi Association. PRAYER in
WP No. 2072 of 2023;
This Writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, Calling for the records relating to the proceedings No.TNKA. AA3/ 2022 - 2023 TNAKA/ REG./ 236 / 2010 dated 06.01.2023 issued by the 5th respondent, quash the same and consequently direct the respondents 3 to 5 herein to frame the byelaws of the chengleput District Amateur Kabaddi Association in accordance with the national Sports Development code, 2011 and comply with the directions issued by the Honble High court in W.A No.1202 of 2022 dated
26.04.2022. PRAYER in
WP No. 12821 of 2023;
This Writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to follow the guidelines imposed by the judgment dated 10.02.2023 passed in W.P.(C) Nos.8915/19 and batch of Writ Petitions by the Honble High Court of NewDelhi and in Writ Appeal No.1202/2022 dated 26.04.2022 and the National Sports Development Code, 2011 in letter and spirit. PRAYER in
WP No. 13471 of 2023;
This Writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, directing the respondents to forthwith ensure the transparent administration of the 6th respondent including amending the bylaws of the 6th respondent in compliance with the National Sports Code of India, 2011 and all the applicable laws. W.P.no.4805 of 2022 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.M.Vijayan, Sr. counsel for Mr.R.Murali For Respondents : Mr.R.Subramanian, CGSC R1 Mr.D.Gopal, GA, R3 W.P.no.6959 of 2022 For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Murali For Respondents : Mr.N.S.Tanvi R4 Mr.P.Ganesan, AGP R2 R3 – Not ready notice W.P.no.12256 of 2022 For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.K.Sriram, Sr.
counsel for Mr.J.Pothiraj For Respondents : Mr.N.S.Tanvi R4 Mr.P.Ganesan, AGP R2 R3 – Not ready notice W.P.no.12531 of 2022 For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Samuel Raja For Respondents : Mr.K.Subburanga Bharathi, CGC RR1 & 3 Not ready notice – RR2,4 & 5 W.P.no.2072 of 2023 For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.K.Sriram, Sr. counsel for Mr.J.Pothiraj For Respondents : Mr.G.Ilangovan, CGSC RR1 & 2 Mr.P.Ganesan, AGP R2 Mr.A.Gunaseelan, R5 WP No. 12821 of 2023 For Petitioner(s): Mr.Mr.K.M.Vijayan, Sr.C for M/s.Mr.J.Pothiraj For Respondent(s): Mr.K.A.Jeya Aakash,SPC R1 Mr.A.Gunaseelan R6 Mr.P.Ganesan, AGP R3 Ms.N.S.Tanvi R4 RR2 & 5 Not ready notice WP No. 13471 of 2023 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Gowtham kumar For Respondent(s): Mr.Stalin Abimanyu, AGP R2 Mr.A.Gunaseelan RR6,7,9 Mr.L.Chandrakumar R4 Mr.M.Sathyan RR1 & 3 R5 – Not ready notice RR8, 10 & 11 – No appearance COMMON ORDER These writ petitions have been filed challenging the election notification published by the National Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India, Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association and District Amateur Kabaddi Association of Tamil Nadu on the ground that the respective Associations have been violated the National Sports Development code of India-2011 and the orders passed in W.P.No.195/2010 and W.P.no.8915/2011 etc., batch by the Delhi High Court and the Judgment passed in WA.No.1204 of 2022 by this Court and also seeking a direction to the respondents to follow the guidelines imposed by the judgment dated 10.02.2023 passed in WP.(C).No.8915 of 2019 and a batch of writ petitions passed by the Delhi High Court and also in W.A.No.1202/2022 dated 26.04.2022 and the National Sports Development Code, 2011. In the above said judgments, a direction was issued to the respective Sports Association to follow the age and tenure restrictions as formulated by the National Sports Development Council of India-2011 (NSDCI) and the order passed by the Delhi High Court in WP.(C).No.8915/2019. 2. Learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 this Court may direct the respondents to follow the guidelines issued by the NSDCI-2011 and the guidelines framed by the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in WP.(C).No.8915/2019 for conducting election. 3.
Learned counsel appearing for the respective Association submitted that the election will be conducted strictly in terms of NSDCI-2011 and in terms of para 62 of the order in WP.(C).No.8915/2019 by the Delhi High Court. 4. The said statements made by the learned counsel on either side is recorded. Recording the same, all the writ petitions are disposed of with a direction to the respective Association to conduct election strictly in terms of NSDCI-2011 and in terms of para 62 of the order passed in WP. (C).No.8915/2019 by the Delhi High Court. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 27-11-2025 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No WP No. 4805 of 2022 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023
1. The Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Room No.401, C- Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi- 110 001. 2.Amateur Khabaddi Federation of India Through the Learned Administrator, E-836, Cabin B (Basement), Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi- 110 048. 3.The Secretary to the Government Youth Welfare and Sports Development Ministry, Chennai- 600 009. 4.The Member - Secretary and Authorized Signatory Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, No.16-A, E.V.R.Periyar High Road, Nehru Park, Chennai-600 084. 5.The President Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association, MGR Stadium, Race Course Road, Madurai- 625 002. 6.The Secretary Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association, No. 455-A, Kullikudi K.Chettipalayam, AYYAM Palayam Road, K.N.P- Colony (PO) Tirupur- 641 608. 7.The Secretary Chennai District Amateur Kabaddi Association, Peyandiamman Kovil Street, Kamarajar Road, Mylapore, Chennai- 600 004. WP No. 6959 of 2022
1. The Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Room No 401, C Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi 110 001 2.The Secretary to the Government of Tamil nadu https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 Youth Welfare and sports Development Ministry Chennai 09 3.Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India Through the learned Administrator E-386, Cabin B (Basement) Greater Kailash I New Delhi 110 048. 4.The Member Secretary and Authorized Signatory Sprots Development Authority of tamil Nadu No. 16-A E.V.R. Periyar High Road Nehru Park, Chennai 84. 5.The President Tamil nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association MGR Stadium, Race Course Road, Madurai 625 002.
6.The secretary Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association No. 455-A Kullikudi K. Chettipalayam, Ayyam Palayam Road ,K.N.P. Colony (PO) Tirupur 641 608 WP No. 12256 of 2022
1. The Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Room No.401, C wing Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi-110 001 2.Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India Through the learned Administrator, E-386, Cabin B (Basement), Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi-110 048 3.The Secretary to Government of TamilNadu Youth Welfare and Sports Development Ministry, Chennai-600 009 4.The Member-Secretary and Authorized signatory sports Development Authority of https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 TamilNadu, No.16-A, EVR Periyar High Road, Nehru Park, Chennai-600 084 5.The President Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association, MGR Stadium Race course Road, Madurai-625002 6.The Secretary Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association, No.455-A, Kullikudi .Chettipalayam, Ayyampalayam Road, KNP Colony (P.O.), Tiruppur 641608. WP No. 12531 of 2022;
1. Union of India Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Rep by the Honourable secretary, Department of Sports, Rooms No.3, C-wing, Shastri bhawan, New Delhi-110 001 2.Indian Olympic Association Rep by its Secretary, Olympic Bhawan, B-29, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi-110 016 3.Sports Authority of India Rep by its secretary - cum- Director General, 55, Jawaharlal N Stadium, 4, Sydenhams Road, Periyamet, Chennai-600 003 4.The Administrator/President Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India, E-386, Cabin-B, (Basement), Greater Kailash Part 1, New Delhi-110 048. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 5.Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India Rep by its General Secretary, SAI Sadan, Near celforce Tower Anand vatika, AT and PO Kharel N.H. No.8, Taluka Gandevi, Navasari, Gujarat 396 430 6.TamilNadu Amateur Kabaddi Association Rep by its Secretary, 455-A,Kulikadu, K.Chettipalayam, Ayyampalayam Road,, KNP colony PO, Tiruppur-641 608 WP No. 2072 of 2023
1. The Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Room No.401, C Wing, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi- 110 001. 2.The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India through the learned Administrator E-386, Cabin B(Basemen) Greater Kailash, New Delhi 110 048. 3.The Secretary Government of Tamil Nadu, Youth Welfare Development and Sport Development Ministry Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009. 4.The Chief Executive Officer / Principal Secretary Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Raja Muthiah Road Periamet Chennai- 600 003.
5.The Honorary General Secretary Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association 455-A, Kulikadu, K.Chettipalayam, Ayyampalayam Road, KNP Colony PO, Tirupur- 641 608. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 WP No. 12821 of 2023;
1. The Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Room No.401, C Wing, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi- 110 001. 2.The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India through the learned Administrator E-386, Cabin B (Basement) Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi 110 048 3.The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Development and Sports Development Ministry, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009. 4.The Member -Secretary and Authorized Signatory Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu 16-A, EVR Periyar High Road, Nehru Park, Chennai 600 084. 5.The General Secretary Indian Olympic Association Olympic Bhavan, B-29, Kuthup Institutional Area New Delhi 110 016 6.Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association rep. by its Secretary No.455-A, Kullikudi K.Chettipalayam Ayyampalayam Road, KNP Colony (P.O.) Tirupur 641 608 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 WP No. 13471 of 2023;
1. Union of India Rep. by Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Room No.3, C-Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi-110 001. 2.The District Registrar, Chenani(North), Integrated Building For Offices of the Commercial Taxes, Nandanam, Chennai-35. 3.Indian Olympic Association, Rep. By Its Secretary, Olympic Bhawan B-29, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi-110 016. 4.Sports Authority of India, Rep. By Its Secretary, 55, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 4 Syndenhams Road, Periamet, Chennai-03. 5.The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India Rep. By Its Administrator / President, E-386 Cabin-b (Basement), Greater Kailash Part I, New Delhi-110 048. 6.Tamil Nadu Amateur Kabaddi Association, Rep. By Its Secretary, 455-a, Kulikadu, K.Chettipalayam, Ayyampalayam Road, KNP Colony Po, Tirupur-641 608. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 13471 of 2023 M.DHANDAPANI J. rli WP Nos. 4805, 6959, 12256, 12531 of 2022 & 2072, 12821, 13471 of 2023 27-11-2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis