WP No. 7747 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 7747 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 8352 OF 2026,WMP NO. 8353 OF 2026 S.Jayagopi W/O.Sarangapani 2/387, Kizhakku theru Thiruthuraiyur and post -607 205 panruti Taluk Cuddalore District ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Collector cuddalore District Cuddalore-607 001 2. The District supply officer and consumers welfare officer collectors office Cuddalore-607 001 3. The Project Director (Mahalir Thittam) cuddalore -607 001 4. The Joint Registrar of cooperative societies Cuddalore 5. Murugan S/o.Panchavarnam https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 7747 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 Kizhakku Theru Thirthuaiyur and post-607 205 Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Certiorari call for the records and quash the impugned proceedings of the 1st respondent in Na.Ka.K3/25678/2023 dated 17.02.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.D.Baskar For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Gopal, Govt. Advocate for R.1 to R.4 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- “call for the records and quash the impugned proceedings of the 1st respondent in Na.Ka.K3/25678/2023 dated 17.02.2026.” 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for respondents 1 to 4. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 7747 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 3. Admittedly, the impugned order has been passed without issuing any notice and affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner. Therefore, the Writ Petition is allowed. The impugned order is set aside and the matter is remitted back to the 1st respondent for fresh consideration. The 1st respondent shall pass a speaking order after giving an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner as well as to other interested parties, within a period of 2 months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. 25-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SHR To 1. The Collector cuddalore District Cuddalore-607 001 2. The District supply officer and consumers welfare officer collectors office Cuddalore-607 001 3. The Project Director (Mahalir Thittam) cuddalore -607 001 4. The Joint Registrar of cooperative societies Cuddalore https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 7747 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 P.T.ASHA J. SHR WP No. 7747 of 2026 AND WMP NO. 8352 OF 2026,WMP NO. 8353 OF 2026 25-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis