T. Manivachagan vs Mr. A. Annadurai, I.A.S.,

Cont.P.No.2985 of 2024 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS Dated : 25.06.2026 Coram The Hon’ble Mr.Justice T.Vinod Kumar Contempt Petition No.2985 of 2024 T.Manivachagan ...Petitioner Vs. 1. Mr.A.Annadurai, I.A.S. Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd., Head Office, Kilpauk, Chennai – 10. 2. Mr.P.Ravi Regional Manager (In-charge) Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd., Salem Region, Salem. ..Respondents Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 for wilful and intentional disobedience to the Order of the Court in W.P.No.18844 of 2018 dated 05.07.2022. For Petitioner : M/s.R.Deepika Sonali for M/s.M.Muthappan For Respondents : Mr.C.P.Gowtham. Government Advocate ORDER This Contempt Petition is filed to punish the respondents for willfully disobeying the orders of this Court in W.P.No.18844 of 2018 dated 05.07.2022. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 08/07/2026 02:31:16 pm ) Cont.P.No.2985 of 2024 2. At the outset, this Court would like to point out that Section 20 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 prescribes the limitation of one year for initiating contempt proceedings. 3. Further, it is noted that as