N.Balasubramaniam v. The Registrar of Cooperative Societies

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ o Mandamus directing the Registrar of Cooperative Societies / 1st respondent to adjudicate and dispose of the petitioner's Dispute Petition dated 13.02.2026 filed before him under Section 90 of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act, 1983, challenging the order No.Na.Ka.1229/2024 PACS dated 11.06.2024 passed by the 2nd respondent.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is a member of the Bhavani Kuruchi Primary Agricultural Co-operative Society. Page2 of 5 Although the Society was intended for Bhavani Kuruchi Village, the building was constructed at Sembadampalayam Village. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner filed a Writ Petition in W.P.No.26014 of 2024. While that petition was dismissed on 11.06.2024, the said order was confirmed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.A.No.3179 of 024. In its judgment, the Division Bench of this Court granted liberty to the petitioner to raise a dispute under Section 90 of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act, 1983, before the 1st respondent. Consequently, the petitioner raised the dispute; however, no orders have been passed till date. Challenging the same, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

¶3Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submission made by both parties, this Court directs the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's Dispute Petition dated 13.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits, and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page3 of 5

¶5With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 18-03-2026 Asi To

¶1The Registrar of Cooperative Societies NVN Maligai, No.170, Periyar EVR High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010.

¶2The Deputy Registrar Co-Operative Societies Gobichettipalayam, Erode District.

¶3The Administrator No.AA517 Bhavani Kuruchi Primary Agricultural Co-Operative Society, Sembadampalayam, Bhavani Taluk, Erode District. Page4 of 5

M.DHANDAPANI, J. Asi W.P. No. 10942 of 2026 18-03-2026 Page5 of 5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P. No. 10942 of 2026 N.Balasubramaniam S/o.Nanjayagounder, No.1/622, Kurchi (Village and Post) Bhavani (TK), Erode (Dt)- 638 314. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Registrar of Cooperative Societies NVN Maligai, No.170, Periyar EVR High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai- 600 010. 2. The Deputy Registrar Co-Operative Societies Gobichettipalayam, Erode District. 3. The Administrator No.AA517 Bhavani Kuruchi Primary Agricultural Co-Operative Society, Sembadampalayam, Bhavani Taluk, Erode District. ..Respondent(s) Page1 of 5 PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the Registrar of Cooperative Societies / 1st respondent herein to adjudicate and dispose of petitioner Dispute Petition dated 13.02.2026 filed before him u/S 90 of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act, 1983, against the order No.Na.Ka. 1229/ 2024 PACS dated 11.06.2024 passed by the 2nd respondent herein, in the circumstances of the case, within a time framed to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr. L.P.Shanmugasundaram For Respondent(s): Ms.M.Geetha Thamaraiselvam Special Government Pleader for R1 and R2