J.Selvakumar v. the Chairman
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court dismissed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking quashing of a Housing Board order. The petition was closed due to non-appearance and non-prosecution by the petitioner.
What did the court decide?
Writ Petition dismissed for non-prosecution; Connected Miscellaneous Petition closed. No costs.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 04.03.2019
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE T.RAJA
W.P.No.29759 of 2007 and
M.P.No.1 of 2007
W.J.Selva Kumar ...Petitioner
Vs 1. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, 493, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai-35.
- The Manager, Marketing & Services, K.K. Nagar Division, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, Ashok Nagar, Chennai-83.
- The Assistant Engineer, Allotment Section, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, 493, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai-35. ... Respondents
Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for relevant records from the 2nd and 3rd respondents, to quash the Letter No.Othu 14/33629/07 dated 23.07.2007 issued by the 3rd respondent and consequently, direct the respondents to confirm the sale as per the auction held on 22.02.2007.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether to allow or dismiss a writ petition seeking quashing of an order without the petitioner appearing.
To grant or deny writ of Certiorari and Mandamus on non-prosecution grounds.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
W.J.Selva Kumar
- respondent
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Housing Board
- respondent
The Manager, Marketing & Services, K.K. Nagar Division, Tamil Nadu Housing Board
- respondent
The Assistant Engineer, Allotment Section, Tamil Nadu Housing Board
Coram
Case details
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