W.P(MD)No.18638 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.18638 of 2026 and WMP (MD) No.13934 of 2026 Arjunan ... Petitioner(s) vs. 1. The Regional Joint Registrar, Office of the Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Ramanathapuram Region, Collectorate Complex, Ramanathapuram District. 2. The District Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Office of the District Registrar, District Collectorate Campus, Ramanathapuram District. 3. The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Paramakudi Division, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. 1/7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18638 of 2026 4. The Q.1217 Semanoor Primary Agricultural Co-operative Society, represented by its President, Ariyakudi, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, call for the records pertaining to the Auction Notice issued by Respondent No.2 and 3 vide Form No.8 and Form No. 9 dated 04.06.2026 and quash the same as illegal, arbitrary, and consequently direct the Respondent No. 3 to consider petitioners representation dated 23.06.2026. For Petitioner : Mr. SMA. Jinnah For R1 : Mr.R.Ramasamy, Counsel for State O R D E R Assailing the auction notice dated 04.06.2026 issued by respondents 2 and 3, the present Writ Petition has been filed. 2/7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18638 of 2026 2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Counsel for the State appearing on behalf of the first respondent. Since no adverse order is going to be passed, notice to the respondents 2 to 4 is dispensed with. 4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had served as the Secretary of the fourth respondent Co-operative Society. Alleging certain irregularities committed by the petitioner, the respondents initiated disciplinary proceedings and conducted an enquiry under Section 81 of “the Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act, 1983” (hereinafter referred to as "the Act"). Based on the findings of the enquiry, surcharge proceedings were initiated, culminating in an order directing the petitioner to pay a sum of Rs.19,20,984/- together with interest. Aggrieved by the surcharge order, the petitioner preferred an appeal before the Co-operative Tribunal, which came to be dismissed. Thereafter, the petitioner filed a Civil Miscellaneous Appeal 3/7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18638 of 2026 before this Court, which was also dismissed. Challenging the same, the petitioner has filed a Special Leave Petition before the Hon'ble Supreme Court, which is presently pending at the diary stage. In the meanwhile, proceedings were initiated under Section 143 of the Act for bringing the petitioner's property to sale for recovery of the surcharge amount. Challenging the said auction proceedings, the present Writ Petition has been filed. 5.The learned counsel for the petitioner further submitted that, if sufficient time is granted, the petitioner is willing to deposit the demand amount. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court directs the petitioner to deposit a sum of Rs.9,20,984/- before the respondent within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In default of such deposit, it is open to the respondents to proceed with the recovery proceedings in accordance with law. The balance amount shall abide by the result of the Special Leave Petition pending before the Supreme Court. If the petitioner does not 4/7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18638 of 2026 succeed in the SLP, the petitioner shall pay the balance amount together with the applicable interest from the initiation of surcharge proceedings. 7. With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 03.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes PKN 5/7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18638 of 2026 To 1. The Regional Joint Registrar, Office of the Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Ramanathapuram Region, Collectorate Complex, Ramanathapuram District. 2. The District Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Office of the District Registrar, District Collectorate Campus, Ramanathapuram District. 3. The Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Paramakudi Division, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. 4. The Q.1217 Semanoor Primary Agricultural Co-operative Society, represented by its President, Ariyakudi, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. 6/7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18638 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI ,J. PKN ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.18638 of 2026 DATED : 03.07.2026 7/7 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis