W.P.No.2482 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS Dated : 28.01.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P.No. 2482 of 2026 G. Nehru alias Kuppusamy ...Petitioner Vs. 1. The Election Commission of India Rep by the Director Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110 001. 2.The Chief Electoral Officer, Puducherry Villianur Main Road, Lawsthottam, Reddiarpalayam, Puducherry - 605 010 ...Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Section 226 of the Constitution of India for issue of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's application dated 31.10.2025 bearing File No. 56/190/2025 for registration of the political party 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.2482 of 2026 "Namathu Makkal Kazhagam" under Section 29 A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, within a time limit as stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. I.Romeo Roy Alfred For Respondent 1: Mr. Niranjan Rajagopalan Standing Counsel O R D E R This writ petition is filed for the following relief: “To direct the 1st respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's application dated 31.10.2025 bearing File No. 56/190/2025 for registration of the political party "Namathu Makkal Kazhagam" under Section 29 A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, within a time limit as stipulated by this Court.” 2. It appears that on 07.01.2026, the respondents have sought for certain clarification from the petitioner, which clarification has also 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.2482 of 2026 been submitted on 20.01.2026 by the petitioner. Therefore, it is clear that the petitioner’s request is in active consideration. 3. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the 1st respondent to pass orders on the petitioner’s application, preferably within a period of 1 month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 28.01.2026 kan 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.2482 of 2026 To 1. The Director Election Commission of India Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi -110 001. 2.The Chief Electoral Officer, Puducherry Villianur Main Road, Lawsthottam, Reddiarpalayam, Puducherry - 605 010 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.2482 of 2026 P.T. ASHA, J kan W.P.No.2482 of 2026 28.01.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis