Justice M Duraiswamy while admitting the petition, directed Murugumaran and the Returning officer to file their reply within four weeks and posted the matter for further hearing to September 16.
Thirumavalavancontended that police and other election officials turned a blind eye to the lapses and contraventions and deliberate violations of the code of conduct by the AIADMK candidate, including distribution of money.
When questioned the RO about the rejection of postal votes, refused to provide any reasons he alleged.
He submitted that his chief election agent Dhanukodi was not allowed to clearly witness the counting and further said the results of each round of counting was not declared properly.
He prayed to set aside the election of AIADMK candidate.
The court posted the matter for further hearing.