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, the Madras
High Court posed the question to incumbent Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary N Muruganandam, in a contempt case, today.
Justice Battu Devanand posed the question to Muruganandam and his predecessor Shiv Das
Meena, who appeared in person before the court following statutory notices issued 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 Es...