This order notes the petitioner's consistent absence despite sufficient opportunity to prosecute a writ petition for relief in a land acquisition case, leading to dismissal for non-prosecution.
Dismissal of writ petition for non-prosecution with no order as to costs.
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W.P.No.27397 of 2016
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 08.12.2023
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN
W.P.No.27397 of 2016
R.Radakrishnan
... Petitioner
Vs.
Cuddalore District. ... Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to provide alternative house site, suitable employment to the petitioner for his acquired land in Survey No.36/1, Block No.5, Neyveli -2, within stipulated time.
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| For Petitioner | : No appearance |
|---|---|
| For R1 | : Mr.V.Veluchamy |
| Additional Government Pleader | |
| For R2 | : Mr.F.B.Benjamin George |
O R D E R
When the matter was taken up for hearing on 16.11.2023, there
was no representation on behalf of the petitioner. Hence, the matter was adjourned to 08.12.2023 i.e., today, under the caption 'for dismissal'.
Even today, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner.
The Writ petition is of the year 2016. Though sufficient opportunity was given the petitioner to prosecute the matter, the petitioner is not interested to proceed with the matter. Hence, the Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. There shall be no order as to costs.
08.12.2023
mfa Index:Yes/No Speaking Order: Yes/No Neutral Citation: Yes/No
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To
Cuddalore District.
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P.VELMURUGAN, J.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petition should be decided in the absence of petitioner's representation?
Radakrishnan
Special Thasildar, Land Acquisition No.IV, Neyveli-2, Cuddalore District
Deputy General Manager/ Civil Land Acquisition, R&H Department, Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd
Velmurugan
As recorded by the court registry
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