Chennai, July 21 -- When a Chief Secretary does not comply with the orders of a court of law within the stipulated time, how will officers serving under him obey judicial directives, Madras High Court posed the question to incumbent Chief Secretary N Muruganandam, in a contempt case on Monday.
Justice Battu Devanand posed the question to Muruganandam and his predecessor Shiv Das Meena, who appeared in person before the court following statutory notices to them in connection with a suo motu contempt case. The incumbent would not have faced contempt proceedings had his predecessor complied with the court order passed on September 19, 2023, the Judge observed. Meena is now serving as Chairperson of Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority ...