The High Court at Madras dismissed a writ petition for non-prosecution after the petitioner failed to appear for hearing on the dates of listing, despite adjournments, resulting in the closure of the matter.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 28.09.2020
CORAM :
The HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.DURAISWAMY
W.P.No.16548 of 2016
1. R. Ezhumalai Konar
2. V. Sekar
3. S. Chinnadurai ... Petitioners
v.
1. The District Collector,
Cuddalore Collector's Office,
Cuddalore District.
2. The Revenue District Officer,
Revenue District Office,
Tittakudi Taluk,
Cuddalore District.
3. Sub Registrar,
Sub Registrar Office,
Thozhuthur, Tittakudi Taluk,
Cuddalore District.
4. Sub Registrar,
Sub Registrar Office,
Vepur, Vepur Taluk,
Cuddalore District.
5. Block Development Office,
BDO Office, Virudhachlam,
Cuddalore District.
6. Tahsildar,
Tahsildar Office Tittakudi,
Tittakudi Taluk,
Cuddalore District.
7. Village Administrative Officer,
Ma. Podaiyur Village,
Tittakudi Taluk,
Cuddalore District. ... Respondents
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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 6 and 7 making necessary amendments with corrections in the revenue records for survey number 573/7 at Podaiyur Village, Tittakudi Taluk, Cuddalore District and to restore the petitioners name as before by disposing the representation to respondents 1, 2, 6 and 7, dated 26.10.2015 of petitioners.
For Petitioners: No Appearance
For Respondents: Ms. A. Madhumathi, Spl Govt. Pleader – For R1, R2, R5 to R7 Mr. B. Kannan, Government Advocate – for R3 & R4 O R D E R When the matter was listed for hearing on 17.09.2020, there was no representation for the petitioners, hence, the matter was adjourned to 23.09.2020. On 23.09.2020 also, the learned counsel for the petitioners was not present, hence, the Registry was directed to list the matter on 28.09.2020 under the caption for dismissal. Though the matter has been listed under the caption for dismissal, today also, none appeared for the petitioners. Hence, this court left with no other option except to dismiss the Writ Petition for non prosecution. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed for non prosecution No costs.
Sd/Assistant Registrar //True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
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R. Ezhumalai Konar and others
The District Collector, Cuddalore
The Revenue District Officer, Tittakudi
Sub Registrar, Thozhuthur
Sub Registrar, Vepur
Block Development Office, Virudhachlam
M. Duraiswamy
As recorded by the court registry
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