A writ petition for lease renewal was dismissed for non-prosecution as the petitioner failed to appear despite multiple listings, resulting in the closure of connected miscellaneous petitions.
Writ petition dismissed for non-prosecution.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 16.10.2020
CORAM :
The HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.DURAISWAMY W.P.No.17071 of 2010 and M.P.No.1 of 2010 A.C.Rafeek ... Petitioner Vs. The Corporation of Chennai, Rippon Building, Chennai – 600 003 rep by the Commissioner cum Estate Officer. ... Respondent Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuing a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to renew petitioner's lease period in respect of the premises situated at No.68, Harris Road, Pudupet, Chennai – 600 002. Petitioner : Mohammed Riyaz appearance For Respondent : Mrs.Karthikka Ashok, Standing Counsel – Corporation O R D E R When the matter was listed for hearing on 31.08.2020, Mr.T.Velumani, learned counsel submitted that he is going to file change of vakalat on behalf of the petitioner and at his request, the matter was adjourned to 24.09.2020. Again on 24.09.2020, the learned counsel for the petitioner sought time till 06.10.2020 for filing change of vakalat. However, on 06.10.2020, a representation has been made on behalf of Mr.T.Velumani to the effect that the petitioner has not given vakalat to him. In these circumstances, the Registry was directed to print the name of the petitioner in the cause list and list the matter on 12.10.2020. Though the name of the petitioner was printed in the cause list on 12.10.2020, none appeared for him and hence, the Registry was directed to list the matter under the caption “for dismissal” on 16.10.2020. Though the matter has been listed under the caption “for dismissal”, printing the name of the petitioner, today also, none appeared for the petitioner and hence, this Court has no
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other option, except to dismiss the Writ Petition for nonprosecution. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar
//True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
va
To
The Commissioner cum Estate Officer,
Corporation of Chennai,
Rippon Building, Chennai – 600 003.
W.P.No.17071 of 2010
and M.P.No.1 of 2010
PP(CO)
CB(09/11/2020)
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1 provisions across 1 enactments
A. Rafeek
Corporation of Chennai
M. Duraiswamy
As recorded by the court registry
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