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DTP—V-4 Ex.(355)—1

TAMIL NADU

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No.355]

CHENNAI, FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026

Aavani 4, Parabhava, Thiruvalluvar Aandu–2057

Part V—Section 4

Notification by the Election Commission of India

[Regd. No. TN/CCN/467/2012-14.

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

[R. Dis. No. 197/2009.

2026

[Price : Rs. 6.40 Paise.

NOTIFICATION BY THE ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA

JUDGMENT OF THE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS IN ELECTION PETITION

No.01 OF 2019

No. SRO G–18/2026.

The following Notification of the Election Commission of India, Nirvachan Sadan,

Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110 001, dated 5th August, 2026 [14 Shravan,1948 (Saka)]

is published:-

No. 82/TN-LA/(EP 1 of 2019)/2026:- In pursuance of section 106(b) of the

Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951), the Election Commission

hereby publishes the Order of the Hon’ble High Court of Madras dated 01.07.2026

in Election Petition No.1 of 2019.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

(ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION)

WEDNESDAY, THE 01ST DAY OF JULY 2026

THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH

Election Petition No. 1 of 2019

and

OA.Nos.942 to 945, 1098 & 1099 OF 2019

and

O.A.NO.242 OF 2024

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

ELP No.1 of 2019:-

SRINIVASAN.V.

1/98, Kosukundu Village,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

..Petitioner(s)

-Vs-

RAJAVARMAN M.S.R

1/67, South Street,

Mullikulam, Malli Post,

Srivilliputhur Taluk–626 141

Virudhunagar District.

2. SUNDARARAJ N.

1/19A, North Street,

K.Vengateshwarapuram Post,

Kalugumalai (via) Kovilpatti Taluk 628 552,

Thoothukudi District.

3. SUBBARAJ S.

88/8A, D.D.Road, N.G.O.Colony,

Srivilliputhur 626 125

Virudhunagar District.

4. SURESH KUMAR P.

55/13c/2a, Sukkiravarpatti Road,

Muthumari Nagar, Thiruthangal,

Sivakasi Taluk,Virudhunagar District.

5. ANANTHARAJ.I.

2/156, Ward 1, Samiyar Colony,

Kathalampatti Panchayat,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

6. ESAKKI MUTHU A.

38, Sundaranandha,

Bajanaimada East Street,

Sattur 626 203,

Virudhunagar District.

7. RAJENDRAN G.

1/143, Vanigavaisiyar Street,

S.Ramalingapuram 626 102,

Rajapalayam Taluk.

8. SANKAR R.

47, Perumalkovil South Mada Street, Sattur 626 203,

Virudhunagar District.

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

9. SIVANRAJ N.

14, Anna Nagar,

Kovilpatti 628 501,

Thoothukudi District.

10. SEEVALRAJ K.

4/38, South Street,Vilamarathupatti,

Vembakottai Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

11. SEENIVASAN K.

2/37, South Street,

Subramaniapuram,

Virudhunagar District.

12. SEENIVASAN P.

2/71, Keela Street,

Ethirkottai, Vembakottai taluk 626131,

Virudhunagar District.

13. SEENIVASAN M

157, West Street, Sadayampatti,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

14. SEENIVASAN R.

146/196, Mariyamman Kovil Street,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

15. SUBRAMANIAN K.

39, Theradi Street,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

16. SUBIRAMANIAN K.

69A, Subramaniasamy kovil street,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

17. SUBRAMANIAN S.G.

1/9, Mela Street, Ethirkottai,

Vembakottai Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

18. SUBIRAMANIAN S.

152/75, Ramalingapuram,

Thayilpatti, Sivakasi Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

19. SUBRAMANIAN R.

33, N.R.Bhavanam, Muslim Street,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

20. SUPPIRAMANIYAN R.

281, Devar Street,

Sankarapandiyapuram,

Samusigapuram,

Virudhunagar District.

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

21. SEVUGAN V.

203, New Street, Sivakasi 626 189,

Virudhunagar District.

22. DHARMALINGAM K.

30, Samathuvapuram, Sammandapuram,

Melapattam Karisalkulam,

Rajapalayam Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

23. BOSE PANDIAN C.

44, Perumal Kovil North Mada Street,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

24. MANMATHAN M.

2/170, South Street, Nakkaneri,

Ayankollankondan Post,

Rajapalayam Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

25. MARIKANNAN R.

264, Anna Nagar, Sattur 626203,

Virudhunagar District.

26. MUNIASAMY P.

2/111, Ethirkottai,

Vembakottai Taluk– 626 131,

Virudhunagar District.

27. RAJA S.

42, Bye Pass Road,

Sattur 626 203,

Virudhunagar District.

28. VISHWANATH R.

27, Vellakarai Road,

Sattur Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

29. JEYARAJ T.

182A/3, Cholapuram Keelur,

Rajapalayam Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

30. A.KALIMUTHU

Returning Officer,

204–Sattur Assembly Constituency

and Revenue Divisional Officer, Sattur

31. A.SIVAGANAM, IAS.,

District Electoral Officer/

District Collector,

O/o.District Collectorate,

Virudhunagar District.

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

32. THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

State of Tamil Nadu,

Secretariat, Chennai 600 009

33. THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

Election Commission of India,

Nirvachan Sadan,

Ashoka Road, New Delhi 110 001.

..Respondents

This Election Petition praying that this Hon’ble court be pleased to (i) pass

an order to count all paper slips of VVPAT units based on the polling day dated

18.04.2019 of 283 polling stations of No.204, Sattur Assembly Constituency by-election.

(ii) Declare the result of the counting of all paper slips of VVPAT units used on the

poling day dated 18.04.2019 of 283 polling stations of No.204, Sattur Assembly

Constituency by-election. (iii) Declare, declaring the election of the 1st respondent

as returned candidate on 23.05.2019 from No.204, Sattur Assembly Constituency

as null and void (iv) Declare the petitioner as returned candidate No.204, Sattur

Assembly Constituency (v) Award the costs of this petition.

O.A.NO.942 TO 945 OF 2019:-

1. A.KALIMUTHU

Returning Officer,

204–Sattur Assembly Constituency

and Revenue Divisional Officer, Sattur

2. A.SIVAGANAM, IAS.,

District Electoral Officer/

District Collector,

O/o.District Collectorate,

Virudhunagar District.

3. THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

State of Tamil Nadu,

Secretariat, Chennai 600 009

4. THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

Election Commission of India,

Nirvachan Sadan,

Ashoka Road, New Delhi 110 001.

….Applicants/30th to 33rd

Respondents

-Vs-

1. SRINIVASAN.V.

1/98, Kosukundu Village,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

2. RAJAVARMAN M.S.R

1/67, South Street,

Mullikulam, Malli Post,

Srivilliputhur Taluk–626 141

Virudhunagar District.

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

3. SUNDARARAJ N.

1/19A, North Street,

K.Vengateshwarapuram Post,

Kalugumalai (via) Kovilpatti Taluk 628 552,

Thoothukudi District.

4. SUBBARAJ S.

88/8A, D.D.Road, N.G.O.Colony,

Srivilliputhur 626 125

Virudhunagar District.

5. SURESH KUMAR P.

55/13c/2a, Sukkiravarpatti Road,

Muthumari Nagar, Thiruthangal, Sivakasi Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

6. ANANTHARAJ.I.

2/156, Ward 1, Samiyar Colony,

Kathalampatti Panchayat,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

7. ESAKKI MUTHU A.

38, Sundaranandha,

Bajanaimada East Street,

Sattur 626 203,

Virudhunagar District.

8. RAJENDRAN G.

1/143, Vanigavaisiyar Street,

S.Ramalingapuram 626 102,

Rajapalayam Taluk.

9. SANKAR R.

47, Perumalkovil South Mada Street,

Sattur 626 203,

Virudhunagar District.

10. SIVANRAJ N.

14, Anna Nagar,

Kovilpatti 628 501,

Thoothukudi District.

11. SEEVALRAJ K.

4/38, South Street,Vilamarathupatti,

Vembakottai Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

12. SEENIVASAN K.

2/37, South Street,

Subramaniapuram,

Virudhunagar District.

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

13. SEENIVASAN P.

2/71, Keela Street,

Ethirkottai, Vembakottai Taluk 626131,

Virudhunagar District.

14. SEENIVASAN M

157, West Street, Sadayampatti,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

15. SEENIVASAN R.

146/196, Mariyamman Kovil Street, Sattur Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

16. SUBRAMANIAN K.

39, Theradi Street,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

17. SUBIRAMANIAN K.

69A, Subramaniasamy kovil street,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

18. SUBRAMANIAN S.G.

1/9, Mela Street,

Ethirkottai, Vembakottai Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

19. SUBIRAMANIAN S.

152/75, Ramalingapuram,

Thayilpatti, Sivakasi Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

20. SUBRAMANIAN R.

33, N.R.Bhavanam, Muslim Street,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

21. SUPPIRAMANIYAN R.

281, Devar Street,

Sankarapandiyapuram,

Samusigapuram,

Virudhunagar District.

22. SEVUGAN V.

203, New Street, Sivakasi 626 189,

Virudhunagar District.

23. DHARMALINGAM K.

30, Samathuvapuram, Sammandapuram,

Melapattam Karisalkulam,

Rajapalayam Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

24. BOSE PANDIAN C.

44, Perumal Kovil North Mada Street,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

25. MANMATHAN M.

2/170, South Street, Nakkaneri,

Ayankollankondan Post,

Rajapalayam Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

26. MARIKANNAN R.

264, Anna Nagar, Sattur 626203,

Virudhunagar District.

27. MUNIASAMY P.

2/111, Ethirkottai,

Vembakottai Taluk– 626 131,

Virudhunagar District.

28. RAJA S.

42, Bye Pass Road,

Sattur 626 203,

Virudhunagar District.

29. VISHWANATH R.

27, Vellakarai Road,

Sattur Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

30. JEYARAJ T.

182A/3, Cholapuram Keelur,

Rajapalayam Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

…Respondents

OA.NO.942 OF 2019:-

This Application praying that this Hon’ble Court be pleased to strike off the

30th Respondent as a respondent in the above Election Petition.

OA.NO.943 OF 2019:-

This Application praying that this Hon’ble Court be pleased to strike off the

31st Respondent as a respondent in the above Election Petition.

O.A.NO.944 OF 2019:-

This Application praying that this Hon’ble Court be pleased to strike off the

32nd Respondent as a respondent in the above Election Petition.

O.A.NO.945 OF 2019:-

This Application praying that this Hon’ble Court be pleased to strike off the

33rd Respondent as a respondent in the above Election Petition.

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

O.A.NO.1098 AND 1099 OF 2019:-

RAJAVARMAN M.S.R

1/67, South Street,

Mullikulam, Malli Post,

Srivilliputhur Taluk–626 141

Virudhunagar District.

…Applicant/1st Respondent

1. SRINIVASAN.V.

1/98, Kosukundu Village,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

…1stRespondent/Election

Petitioner

2. SUNDARARAJ N.

1/19A, North Street,

K.Vengateshwarapuram Post,

Kalugumalai (via) Kovilpatti Taluk 628 552,

Thoothukudi District.

3. SUBBARAJ S.

88/8A, D.D.Road, N.G.O.Colony,

Srivilliputhur 626 125

Virudhunagar District.

4. SURESH KUMAR P.

55/13c/2a, Sukkiravarpatti Road,

Muthumari Nagar, Thiruthangal, Sivakasi Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

5. ANANTHARAJ.I.

2/156, Ward 1, Samiyar Colony,

Kathalampatti Panchayat,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

6. ESAKKI MUTHU A.

38, Sundaranandha,

Bajanaimada East Street,

Sattur 626 203,

Virudhunagar District.

7. RAJENDRAN G.

1/143, Vanigavaisiyar Street, S.Ramalingapuram 626 102,

Rajapalayam Taluk.

8. SANKAR R.

47, Perumalkovil South Mada Street,

Sattur 626 203,

Virudhunagar District.

9. SIVANRAJ N.

14, Anna Nagar,

Kovilpatti 628 501,

Thoothukudi District.

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

10. SEEVALRAJ K.

4/38, South Street,Vilamarathupatti,

Vembakottai Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

11. SEENIVASAN K.

2/37, South Street,

Subramaniapuram,

Virudhunagar District.

12. SEENIVASAN P.

2/71, Keela Street,

Ethirkottai, Vembakottai taluk 626131.

13. SEENIVASAN M

157, West Street, Sadayampatti,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

14. SEENIVASAN R.

146/196, Mariyamman Kovil Street,

Sattur Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

15. SUBRAMANIAN K.

39, Theradi Street,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

16. SUBIRAMANIAN K.

69A, Subramaniasamy kovil street,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

17. SUBRAMANIAN S.G.

1/9, Mela Street, Ethirkottai, Vembakottai Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

18. SUBIRAMANIAN S.

152/75, Ramalingapuram,

Thayilpatti, Sivakasi Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

19. SUBRAMANIAN R.

33, N.R.Bhavanam, Muslim Street, Sattur Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

20. SUPPIRAMANIYAN R.

281, Devar Street, Sankarapandiyapuram,

Samusigapuram,

Virudhunagar District.

21. SEVUGAN V.

203, New Street, Sivakasi 626 189,

Virudhunagar District.

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

22. DHARMALINGAM K.

30, Samathuvapuram, Sammandapuram,

Melapattam Karisalkulam,

Rajapalayam Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

23. BOSE PANDIAN C.

44, Perumal Kovil North Mada Street, Sattur Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

24. MANMATHAN M.

2/170, South Street, Nakkaneri,

Ayankollankondan Post,

Rajapalayam Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

25. MARIKANNAN R.

264, Anna Nagar, Sattur 626203,

Virudhunagar District.

26. MUNIASAMY P.

2/111, Ethirkottai,

Vembakottai Taluk– 626 131,

Virudhunagar District.

27. RAJA S.

42, Bye Pass Road,

Sattur 626 203,

Virudhunagar District.

28. VISHWANATH R.

27, Vellakarai Road,

Sattur Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

29. JEYARAJ T.

182A/3, Cholapuram Keelur,

Rajapalayam Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

30. A.KALIMUTHU

Returning Officer,

204–Sattur Assembly Constituency

and Revenue Divisional Officer, Sattur

31. A.SIVAGANAM, IAS.,

District Electoral Officer/

District Collector,

O/o.District Collectorate,

Virudhunagar District.

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

32. THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

State of Tamil Nadu,

Secretariat, Chennai 600 009

33. THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

Election Commission of India,

Nirvachan Sadan,

Ashoka Road, New Delhi 110 001.

...Respondents 2-33/Respondents

OA.NO.1098 OF 2019:-

This Original Application praying that this Hon’ble Court be pleased to strike out the

pleadings in Paragraphs 4,7 to 18 and 20 to 33 of the Election Petition.

O.A.NO.1099 OF 2019:-

This Original Application praying that this Hon’ble Court be pleased to reject the

Election Petition as not maintainable.

O.A.NO.242 OF 2024:-

SRINIVASAN.V.

1/98, Kosukundu Village,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

…Applicant/Petitioner

-Vs-

1. RAJAVARMAN M.S.R

1/67, South Street,

Mullikulam, Malli Post,

Srivilliputhur Taluk–626 141

Virudhunagar District.

2. SUNDARARAJ N.

1/19A, North Street,

K.Vengateshwarapuram Post,

Kalugumalai (via) Kovilpatti Taluk 628 552,

Thoothukudi District.

3. SUBBARAJ S.

88/8A, D.D.Road, N.G.O.Colony,

Srivilliputhur 626 125

Virudhunagar District.

4. SURESH KUMAR P.

55/13c/2a, Sukkiravarpatti Road,

Muthumari Nagar, Thiruthangal, Sivakasi Taluk,Virudhunagar District.

5. ANANTHARAJ.I.

2/156, Ward 1, Samiyar Colony, Kathalampatti Panchayat,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

6. ESAKKI MUTHU A.

38, Sundaranandha,

Bajanaimada East Street,

Sattur 626 203,

Virudhunagar District.

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

7. RAJENDRAN G.

1/143, Vanigavaisiyar Street,

S.Ramalingapuram 626 102,

Rajapalayam Taluk.

8. SANKAR R.

47, Perumalkovil South Mada Street,

Sattur 626 203,

Virudhunagar District.

9. SIVANRAJ N.

14, Anna Nagar,

Kovilpatti 628 501,

Thoothukudi District.

10. SEEVALRAJ K.

4/38, South Street,Vilamarathupatti,

Vembakottai Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

11. SEENIVASAN K.

2/37, South Street,

Subramaniapuram,

Virudhunagar District.

12. SEENIVASAN P.

2/71, Keela Street,

Ethirkottai, Vembakottai taluk 626131.

13. SEENIVASAN M

157, West Street, Sadayampatti,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

14. SEENIVASAN R.

146/196, Mariyamman Kovil Street, Sattur Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

15. SUBRAMANIAN K.

39, Theradi Street,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

16. SUBIRAMANIAN K.

69A, Subramaniasamy kovil street, Sattur Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

17. SUBRAMANIAN S.G.

1/9, Mela Street, Ethirkottai, Vembakottai Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

18. SUBIRAMANIAN S.

152/75, Ramalingapuram,

Thayilpatti, Sivakasi Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

19. SUBRAMANIAN R.

33, N.R.Bhavanam, Muslim Street,

Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

20. SUPPIRAMANIYAN R.

281, Devar Street,

Sankarapandiyapuram,

Samusigapuram,

Virudhunagar District.

21. SEVUGAN V.

203, New Street, Sivakasi 626 189,

Virudhunagar District.

22. DHARMALINGAM K.

30, Samathuvapuram, Sammandapuram,

Melapattam Karisalkulam,

Rajapalayam Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

23. BOSE PANDIAN C.

44, Perumal Kovil North Mada Street, Sattur Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

24. MANMATHAN M.

2/170, South Street, Nakkaneri,

Ayankollankondan Post,

Rajapalayam Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

25. MARIKANNAN R.

264, Anna Nagar, Sattur 626203,

Virudhunagar District.

26. MUNIASAMY P.

2/111, Ethirkottai,

Vembakottai Taluk– 626 131,

Virudhunagar District.

27. RAJA S.

42, Bye Pass Road,

Sattur 626 203,

Virudhunagar District.

28. VISHWANATH R.

27, Vellakarai Road,

Sattur Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

29. JEYARAJ T.

182A/3, Cholapuram Keelur,

Rajapalayam Taluk,

Virudhunagar District.

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

30. A.KALIMUTHU

Returning Officer,

204–Sattur Assembly Constituency

and Revenue Divisional Officer, Sattur

31. A.SIVAGANAM, IAS.,

District Electoral Officer/

District Collector,

O/o.District Collectorate,

Virudhunagar District.

32. THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

State of Tamil Nadu,

Secretariat, Chennai 600 009

33. THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

Election Commission of India,

Nirvachan Sadan,

Ashoka Road, New Delhi 110 001.

...Respondents /Respondents

This Original Application praying that this Hon’ble Court be pleased to permit

the petitioner to withdraw the ELP.No.1 of 2019 on the file of this Hon’ble Court.

The above Election Petition coming on this day before this Court for hearing

in the presence of M/s.N.Naganathan, advocate for the Election Petitioner,

Mr.P.Ramachandran, for Respondent No.1, Mr.P.Gopinath for Respondent No.11,

Mr.C.Saravanan, for Respondent No.13, Mr.A.Mohammed Iqbal, for Respondent No.15,

Mr.M.Paul Raj, for Respondent No.14, Mr.K.Manikandan, for Respondent No.16,

Mr.R.Ganesan, for Respondent No.18, Mr.B.Pavalavannan, for Respondent No.19

Mr.R.Rekha, for Respondent No.20, M/s.G.R.Associates, Mr.Niranjan Rajagopalan,

for Respondent R30 to R33, and upon reading the Election Petition 1 of 2019 and

Judges Summon and Affidavit of Original Applications Nos. 942, 943, 944, 945, 1098,

1099 of 2019 and 242 of 2024 filed herein and this court having observed that to

deal with this Election Petition on merits at this point of time only be an academing

exercise and nothing fruitful will be achieved by any party.

it is ordered as follows:-

i. that the Election Petition No.1 of 2019 be and is hereby closed.

ii. That the Original Applications Nos. 942 to 945, 1098 and 1099 of 2019,

242 of 2024 be and are hereby closed.

WITNESS, THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUSHRUT ARVIND

DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE HIGH COURT AT MADRAS AFORESAID,

THIS THE 01ST DAYOF JULY 2026.

Sd./-

Assistant Registrar

Original Side –II

//Certified to be true copy//

Dated at Madras this the 15th day of July 2026.

Sd./-

COURT OFFICER(O.S)

TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

‘Madras High Court is issuing certified copies in this format from 17/07/2023’.

13/07/2026

ELP.No.1 OF 2019

THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE

N. ANAND VENKATESH

DECREE DATED: 01/07/2026

FOR APPROVAL: 14/07/2026

APPROVED ON : 15/07/2026

Copy to:

1. A.Kalimuthu

The Returning Officer

204-Sattur Assembly Constituency

and Revenue Divisional Officer, Sattur.

2. Election Commission of India

Nirvachan Sadan, No.1,

Ashoka Road,

New Delhi-110001

3. The Chief Electoral Officer of

Tamil Nadu Public

(Elections) Department,

Secretariat, Fort St.George,

Chennai-600 009.

(By Order)

Lata Tripathi

Secretary,

Election Commission of India.

Secretariat,

ARCHANA PATNAIK,

Chennai-600 009,

Chief Electoral Officer and

21st August, 2026.

Principal Secretary to Government.

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