M.Arun vs The Inspector of panchayats/ District collector

WP No. 24467 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-06-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 24467 of 2026 M.Arun Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Inspector of panchayats/ District collector Ranipet district, Ranipet 632401 2.The Assistant director (Audits) Ranipet district, Ranipet 632401 3.The block Development officer (VP) Arcot panchayat Union, Arcot Taluk, Ranipet 632 503 Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India directing the 1st respondent to refer accounts of the year 2023- 24 of Poottuthakku Village panchayat for conducting audit in terms of The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Surcharge, Disallowance and charge) Rules 2000 by considering the representation dated 11.04.2026 For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Kamadevan For Respondent: Mr.M.Sivavarthanan for R1 & R2 Government Counsel Mr.V.Subashini for R3 ORDER By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 2. This writ petition has been filed for a direction, directing the 1st respondent to refer accounts of the year 2023- 24 of Poottuthakku Village panchayat for conducting audit in terms of The Tamil Nadu Panchaya