Key Points
The governments move came after Ravi stalled the swearing-in of Ponmudy as higher education minister over a week after the Supreme Court stayed his conviction in a disproportionate assets case of 2011...
It is humbly submitted that when this Honble Court has categorically held that his conviction is being suspended to avoid disqualification under the Representation of the PeopleAct, 1951, the interpretation given by the 1st Respondent (Governor) to an order of this Honble Court acting as if he was a super appellate authority is a blatant violation of the order of this Honble Court..
It further adds that the Governors refusal of the CMs request (to swear-in Ponmudy) is a blatant violation of Article 164(1) and alleges that Ravi is attempting to run a parallel government and his act amounts to contempt of court...
However, the Governor did not proceed with the appointment and subsequently wrote to the CM against the idea.. The Governors failure to act on the CMs request about Ponmudy has also invited criticism from several DMK leaders, with many accusing him of contempt of court...
In a social media post Sunday, Wilson said: The Governors confrontation with the government is unsurprising since he is acting as the de-facto president of the TNs BJP unit and has a proclivity to seek media attention, but by his current action, he has committed gross constitutional impropriety and contempt of Court..
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