The writ petition seeking a directive to issue patta for agricultural land was dismissed for non-prosecution. The petitioner failed to appear and file representation on the dates fixed for hearing.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 08.02.2018
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KALYANASUNDARAM
WP.No.29509 of 2013
Damodaran
...Petitioner
Vs.
1.The State of Tamil Nadu
Rep. by the Secretary to Government,
Revenue Department, Fort St. George,
Chennai – 600 009.
2.The State of Tamil Nadu,
Rep. by the Secretary to Government,
Environment and Forest Department,
Fort St. George,
Chennai – 600 009.
3.The District Collector,
Salem, Salem District.
4.The Tahsildar,
Attur Taluk, Salem District.
5.The Forest Settlement Officer,
Attur, Salem District. ...Respondents
PRAYER: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to issue patta to the petitioner for the lands comprised in Unsurvey Block-I, Naiyamalai, Attur Taluk, Salem District, to an extent of 3 acre.
For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Mr.N.Inbanathan Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
When the matter came up for hearing on 30.01.2018, there was no representation for the petitioner. Hence, the Writ Petition is posted today under the caption “for dismissal”. Even today
there is no representation for the petitioner. Hence, the Writ Petition is dismissed for non prosecution. No costs.
Sd/
Assistant Registrar
/True copy/
Sub Assistant Registrar
To
1.The Secretary to Government,
State of Tamil Nadu,
Revenue Department, Fort St. George,
Chennai – 600 009.
2.The Secretary to Government,
State of Tamil Nadu,
Environment and Forest Department,
Fort St. George,
Chennai – 600 009.
3.The District Collector,
Salem, Salem District.
4.The Tahsildar,
Attur Taluk, Salem District.
5.The Forest Settlement Officer,
Attur, Salem District.
+1cc to the Government Pleader High Court, Madras SR.No.10640
+1cc to the Special Government Pleader High Court, Madras
SR.No.9915
WP.No.29509 of 2013
RRI 27.02.18
Damodaran
The State of Tamil Nadu (Revenue Department)
The State of Tamil Nadu (Environment and Forest Department)
The District Collector, Salem
The Tahsildar, Attur
The Forest Settlement Officer, Attur
K. KALYANASUNDARAM
As recorded by the court registry
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