WP No. 20991 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 20991 of 2026 M.Yasodha W/o.Murthy, 48/42, Vanniyar Street, Peranamallur, Tiruvannamalai - 604503. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Director of Town Panchayats, Urban Administrative Office Campus, 7th and 8th floor, Santhome High Road, R.A.Puram, Chennai – 600028. 2. The Director The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti- Corruption, MKN Road, Alandur, Chennai. 3. The District Collector The Collectorate, Thiruvannamalai - 606604. ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct a detailed enquiry/investigation into the allegations of corruption, misuse of public funds and financial irregularities committed in Peranamallur Town Panchayat during the relevant period and consequently, take appropriate criminal and departmental action against the persons responsible. For Petitioner(s): M/s.T.Sudha Gandhi For Respondent(s): Mr. M. Sivavarthanan, Government Counsel https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 20991 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to conduct a detailed enquiry/investigation into the allegations of corruption, misuse of public funds and financial irregularities committed in Peranamallur Town Panchayat during the relevant period and consequently, to take appropriate criminal and departmental action against the persons responsible. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself. 3. It is the case of the petitioner that she is an elected Ward Member of Peranamallur Town Panchayat. She alleged that there was several irregularities such as corruption, financial mismanagement and abuse of power were going on in the said Panchayat under the leadership of the panchayat president along with her husband and the elected members are prevented when raising objections against the said activities. In this regard, she made a representation on 24.03.2026, however, there was inaction on the part of the respondents. Hence, the present Writ Petition. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 20991 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 4. Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court directs the respondent concerned to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.03.2026 and dispose of the same in accordance with law, after providing an opportunity of hearing to the necessary parties, if any, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 05-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Neutral Citation: Yes/No DP To 1. The Director of Town Panchayats, Urban Administrative Office Campus, 7th and 8th floor, Santhome High Road, R.A.Puram, Chennai – 600028. 2. The Director The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti- Corruption, MKN Road, Alandur, chennai. 3. The District Collector The Collectorate, Thiruvannamalai - 606604. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 20991 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 M.DHANDAPANI, J. DP WP No. 20991 of 2026 05-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis