Writ petition challenging Tamilnadu Entertainment Tax Rules 2000 dismissed for non-prosecution as petitioner failed to appear on consecutive listing dates. Petition concerning W.P.M.P.Nos.3574 and 3575 of 2003 was also closed.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATE: 10-11-2008
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN
Writ Petition No.2860 of 2003
M/s.Vikram Sat Vision, rep. by its Proprietor, S.M.Pandian, S/o.R.Sanmugiah No.242, M.K.N.Road, Alandur, Chennai-16. .. Petitioner.
Versus 1.State of Tamilnadu rep. by its Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9.
2.State of Tamilnadu rep. by its Secretary, Rural Development and Local Administration Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9.
3.District Collector, Kancheepuram, Kancheepuram District.
4.The Commissioner, Alandur Municipality, Alandur, Kancheepuram District. .. Respondents.
Prayer: This petition has been filed seeking for a writ of Declaration, declaring the Tamilnadu Entertainment Tax (Levy and collection of tax for connection of Television Exhibition) Rules 2000 notified in G.O.Ms.No.91 Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated 30.6.2000, as ultravires, illegal, invalid in so far as the petitioner is concerned and directing the respondents to issue appropriate direction to the Commissioner/Executive authorities of Municipalities, Town Panchayats and Village Panchayats to exercise their powers only in accordance with law.
For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : Ms.D.Geetha
O R D E R
This petition has been listed under the caption "For Dismissal", since there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner, on earlier occasions, i.e., on 6.11.2008 and 7.11.2008. Even today, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. Hence, this petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Consequently, W.P.M.P.Nos.3574 and 3575 of 2003 is closed. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar csh To 1. The Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-9. 2. The Secretary, State of Tamilnadu, Rural Development and Local Administration Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9. 3.The District Collector, Kancheepuram, Kancheepuram District. 4.The Commissioner, Alandur Municipality, Alandur, Kancheepuram District. Writ Petition No.2860 of 2003 LA(CO) RVL 20.11.2008
M/s. Vikram Sat Vision, rep. by its Proprietor, S.M. Pandian
State of Tamilnadu rep. by its Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department
State of Tamilnadu rep. by its Secretary, Rural Development and Local Administration Department
District Collector, Kancheepuram
The Commissioner, Alandur Municipality
M. Jaichandren
As recorded by the court registry
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