M.Tamilselvan v. Nil
Case brief
What is this about?
This order dismisses a petition for adjudication of bankruptcy due to non-prosecution. The petitioner failed to appear and could not be contacted, prompting the bench to adjourn indefinitely.
What did the court decide?
Petition dismissed for non-prosecution as petitioner could not be contacted and no instructions were available.
What the court decided
I.P. No. 47 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 19.08.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
I.P. No. 47 of 2023
M.Tamilselvan, S/o. Manoharan, No. 486, 3 rd Block, 63 rd Street, Muthamil Nagar, Kodungaiyur, Chennai – 600 118. ...Petitioner
PRAYER: P etition filed under Sections 9(1)(f), 10, 11, 14 and 15 of the Presidency Town Insolvency Act, 1909 read with Order III Rule 1 of Insolvency Rules, 1958 to
a) adjudicate the petitioner as an insolvent; and
b) direct that the estate of the petitioner be administered by the Official Assignee of the High Court of Madras in a regular manner.
For Petitioner : No appearance For Official Assignee : Ms. C.B.Meena, Official Assignee (FAC)
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Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the insolvency petition should be decided in the absence of the petitioner.
Whether the petition can be dismissed for non-prosecution due to inability to contact the petitioner.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
M Tamilselvan
- respondent
Official Assignee
Coram
K KUMARESH BABU
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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