First Division Bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan directed the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer to respond to the contempt plea by July 2, 2026. They, however, dispensed with his personal appearance before the court for now.

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[08/06, 10:58] sekarreporter1: Contempt plea moved against former Chennai Corporation Commissioner Kumaragurubaran
A disability rights activist accuses Kumaragurubaran of having wilfully disobeyed a court order for rectification of bollards that hinder free movement of wheelchairs
Published - June 07, 2026 02:11 pm IST - CHENNAI

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Former Chennai Corporation Commissioner Kumaragurubaran. File photo: Special Arrangement
Former Chennai Corporation Commissioner Kumaragurubaran. File photo: Special Arrangement

The Madras High Court has issued statutory notice to Greater Chennai Corporation former Commissioner J. Kumaragurubaran, now serving as Commercial Taxes, Registration and Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Secretary, in a contempt of court petition filed against him.

First Division Bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan directed the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer to respond to the contempt plea by July 2, 2026. They, however, dispensed with his personal appearance before the court for now.