Madras High Court issues warrant for district collector's arrest

The Madras High Court has issued a warrant for the Chengalpet district collector. This action comes after the collector disobeyed a court order to appear in person regarding a petition for government employment. The case involves Rajakiri, the son of a former village assistant who passed away in 2001. Rajakiri is seeking a job on compassionate grounds since his father served in Anaikundram village. The court had instructed the government to provide a job to Rajakiri within three months after a ruling in December 2023. However, this order was not followed. Rajakiri filed a contempt petition in 2024 when there was no progress. The court accepted the petition and called for the collector to appear in court. When the collector did not show up, Justice M S Ramesh issued a warrant for his appearance. The next hearing is scheduled for April 4, 2025.