Case Note & Summary
The contempt petition was filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, by A.G.Sundararajan against D.Sneha, IAS, the District Collector of Chengalpattu, alleging disobedience of the common judgment dated 06.03.2024 in W.A.No.281 of 2024 and the order dated 13.10.2022 in W.P.No.27034 of 2022. The court had issued a direction in paragraph 6 of the order dated 06.03.2024. During the hearing, the learned Special Government Pleader for the contemnor produced a copy of proceedings issued by the Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, Chengalpet, dated 26.02.2026, which showed that the dispute had been referred to the Civil Court in LAOP No.185 of 2025 pending before the learned Principal District Judge, Chengalpet. The court noted that the direction had been complied with and that the petitioner was at liberty to contest the case before the Civil Court for appropriate relief. Consequently, the contempt petition was closed with no order as to costs.
Headnote
A) Contempt of Court - Compliance with Direction - Section 11, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 - The contempt petition was filed alleging disobedience of the direction issued in paragraph 6 of the order dated 06.03.2024 in W.A.No.281 of 2024 and the order dated 13.10.2022 in W.P.No.27034 of 2022. The Special Government Pleader produced proceedings of the Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, Chengalpet, dated 26.02.2026, showing that the dispute had been referred to the Civil Court in LAOP No.185 of 2025 before the Principal District Judge, Chengalpet. Held that the direction had been complied with, and the petitioner was at liberty to contest the case before the Civil Court. The contempt petition was closed. (Paras 1-2)
Issue of Consideration
Whether the contemnor had disobeyed the direction issued in paragraph 6 of the order dated 06.03.2024 in W.A.No.281 of 2024 and the order dated 13.10.2022 in W.P.No.27034 of 2022.
Final Decision
The contempt petition is closed as the direction has been complied with. No costs.
Law Points
- Contempt of Courts Act
- 1971
- Section 11
- Compliance with court orders
- Reference to Civil Court
Case Details
2026 LawText (MAD) (03) 282
S. M. Subramaniam, K. Surender
Mr.T.Dhanasekaran (for petitioner), Mr.D.Ravichandar, Special Government Pleader (for contemnor)
D.Sneha, IAS, The District Collector of Chengalpattu
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Nature of Litigation
Contempt petition alleging disobedience of court orders in land acquisition matter.
Remedy Sought
Initiation of contempt proceedings against the respondent for disobeying the common judgement dated 06.03.2024 in W.A.No.281 of 2024 and the order dated 13.10.2022 in W.P.No.27034 of 2022.
Filing Reason
Alleged disobedience of direction issued in paragraph 6 of the order dated 06.03.2024.
Previous Decisions
Common judgement dated 06.03.2024 in W.A.No.281 of 2024 and order dated 13.10.2022 in W.P.No.27034 of 2022.
Issues
Whether the contemnor had complied with the direction issued in paragraph 6 of the order dated 06.03.2024 in W.A.No.281 of 2024.
Submissions/Arguments
Learned Special Government Pleader furnished proceedings dated 26.02.2026 showing reference of dispute to Civil Court in LAOP No.185 of 2025.
Ratio Decidendi
Once the direction issued by the court has been complied with by referring the dispute to the Civil Court, the contempt petition is rendered infructuous and is liable to be closed.
Judgment Excerpts
With reference to the direction issued by this Court in Paragraph No.6 of the order dated 06.03.2024, learned Special Government Pleader furnished a copy of the proceedings issued by the Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, Chengalpet, dated 26.02.2026, whereby the dispute has been referred to the Civil Court in LAOP No.185 of 2025 on the file of the learned Principal District Judge, Chengalpet.
Thus, the petitioner is at liberty to contest the case now pending before the Civil Court for appropriate relief. Accordingly, the contempt petition is closed. No costs.
Procedural History
The contempt petition was filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, alleging disobedience of the common judgement dated 06.03.2024 in W.A.No.281 of 2024 and the order dated 13.10.2022 in W.P.No.27034 of 2022. During hearing, the contemnor produced proceedings dated 26.02.2026 showing compliance. The court closed the petition on 17.03.2026.
Acts & Sections
- Contempt of Courts Act, 1971: Section 11
