J.SaravananS/o Jaganathan v. The DirectorVigilance and Anti Corruption Department
Case at a glance
Outcome
Disposed of
With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
- Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act, 1983 ss. 81, 81A
Key paragraphs
- Para 33. The Enquiry OfficerDy. Registrar, George Town Co-Operative Bank Ltd.,New No.2, Old No.62,Krishnappa Agraharam Street, George Town, Chennai...Respondent(s)PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent, the competent authority to register…
Judgment
WP Crl. No. 692 of 2026__________Page1 of 4IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRASDATED: 04-06-2026CORAMTHE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYANWP Crl. No. 692 of 2026J.SaravananS/o Jaganathan,134/17, Manali New Town, Chennai...Petitioner(s)Vs1.The DirectorVigilance and Anti Corruption Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, No.239, MKN Road, Alandhur, Chennai.
The Registrar of Co Operative SocietiesChennai Zone, Kilpauk, Chennai.
The Enquiry OfficerDy. Registrar, George Town Co-Operative Bank Ltd.,New No.2, Old No.62,Krishnappa Agraharam Street, George Town, Chennai...Respondent(s)PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent, the competent authority to register petitioner’s complaint dated 16.06.2025 enquire and to take necessary action and to file the report in stipulated time frame.https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 692 of 2026__________Page2 of 4For Petitioner(s):Mr.M.G.MartinmanivannanFor Respondent(s):Mr.R.Ganesh KumarGovernment Advocate (Criminal Side)No Appearance – R2 & R3ORDERThe Writ Petition has been filed seeking for a direction, directing the 1st respondent, the competent authority to register petitioner’s complaint dated 16.06.2025, to conduct enquiry, to take necessary action and to file the report.
2. On instructions, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that on receipt of the complaint from the petitioner dated 16.06.2025, it was forwarded to the 2nd respondent and the 2nd respondent in turn appointed an enquiry officer viz. 3rd respondent herein to conduct enquiry under Section 81A of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act, 1983, and the enquiry is still in progress. He added that only after completion of enquiry and on the basis of the enquiry report, the prosecution can be initiated as against the accused. Now, the enquiry is about to complete by the 3rd respondent. 3. In view of the above, the 3rd respondent herein is directed to complete the enquiry as directed by the 2nd respondent under Section 81 of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act, 1983, as against the delinquents in accordance https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl.
Operative part
No. 692 of 2026__________Page3 of 4in law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 04-06-2026Index: Yes/NoSpeaking/Non-speaking orderNeutral Citation: Yes/Nokas To1.The DirectorVigilance and Anti Corruption Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, No.239, MKN Road, Alandhur, Chennai. 2. The Registrar of Co Operative SocietiesChennai Zone, Kilpauk, Chennai. 3. The Enquiry OfficerDy. Registrar, George Town Co-Operative Bank Ltd.,New No.2, Old No.62,Krishnappa Agraharam Street, George Town, Chennai.https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP Crl. No. 692 of 2026__________Page4 of 4G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.kasWP Crl. No. 692 of 202604-06-2026https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
Questions this judgment answers
What did the Court decide in this case?
The Court recorded the following disposition: With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of
Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?
Constitution of India — art. 226; Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act, 1983 — ss. 81, 81A.
Precedent status how later indexed judgments have treated this case
No known negative treatment found in the Courts & Cases corpus.
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