Natarajan and 5 others v. Dr.J.Radhakrishnan, IAS and 3 others
CONT P/2287/2026 · 2026-08-07
T Vinod Kumar
Transfer Petitionbody2026
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CONT P No. 2287 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE T. VINOD KUMAR CONT P No. 2287 of 2026
1. Natarajan
2. V.Ramalingam
3. N.Duraisamy
4. J.Kuppusamy
5. M.Pandian
6. C.Elangovan ..Petitioners Vs
1. Dr.J.Radhakrishnan, IAS The Chairman cum Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
2. M.Ambiga B.E., The Chief Engineer/Personnel Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd, (Administrative Branch) 8th Floor, N.P.K.R.R. Maaligai, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
3. Chithra Soundarapandian B.E., The Superintending Engineer, Chennai E.D.C/West, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. Thirumangalam, Chennai - 600 040. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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4. C.V.Ladha B.E., The Superintending Engineer, Vellore Electricity Distribution Circle, Gandhi Nagar, Vellore - 6. ..Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Section 12 of Contempt of Courts Act, praying to initiate contempt proceedings against 1 to 4 Respondents for non- implementation of the order 06.03.2025 passed in W.P.No.17826 of 2019. For Petitioners: Mr.S.Meenakshi For Respondents: Mr.A.P.Venkatesh Prasad for M/s.Audit Law Chamber
ORDER
It is brought to the notice of this Court that the Division Bench vide
order dated 04.08.2024 in W.A.No.2326 of 2026 has granted an order of interim stay.
2. By submitting as above, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents has placed before this Court, a copy of the said order.
3. Since, the order against which the present contempt petition is filed, is a subject matter of the writ appeal and the Division Bench of this Court having granted stay, this Court is of the view that no useful purpose would be served by keeping the contempt proceedings pending. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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4. Accordingly, the contempt petition is closed. However, liberty is granted to the petitioners to revive the contempt petition after disposal of the writ appeal if cause continues. 07-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No MSV To
1. Dr.J.Radhakrishnan, IAS The Chairman cum Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
2. M.Ambiga B.E., The Chief Engineer/Personnel Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd, (Administrative Branch) 8th Floor, N.P.K.R.R. Maaligai, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.
3. Chithra Soundarapandian B.E., The Superintending Engineer, Chennai E.D.C/West, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. Thirumangalam, Chennai - 600 040. 4.C.V.Ladha B.E., The Superintending Engineer, Vellore Electricity Distribution Circle, Gandhi Nagar, Vellore - 6. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
CONT P No. 2287 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 T.VINOD KUMAR, J. MSV CONT P No. 2287 of 2026 07-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis