This order dismisses a writ petition filed by a vegetable vendors association for the non-prosecution of counsel, resolving the matter without engaging the substantive claims regarding fee collection and market hygiene.
The writ petition stands dismissed for non-prosecution.
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W.P(MD)No.5235 of 2023
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 24.04.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN
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Kamuthi Vattara Santhai Vyabarigal Sangam, Registration No.63/2004, Represented by its President M. Raman, 37, Kittangi Street, Kamuthi - 623 603, Ramanathapuram District.
... Petitioner
Vs.
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4.The Executive Officer Sayalkudi Town Panchayat, Sayalkudi, Ramanathapuram District.
6.The Executive Officer Abiramam Town Panchayat, Abiramam, Ramanathapuram District.
10.M.Venkatesan
... Respondents
PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of
India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent Nos. 1 to 6 to regulate and ensure proper collection of fees from the vendors and passing on receipts to them at the hands of the respondent Nos.7 to
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respondent Nos.3 to 6 and to maintain the respective weekly markets in
a clean and hygienic manner including provision of water and toilets .
For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : Mr.J.Ashok - for R1 & R2 Special Government Pleader Mr.S.R.A.Ramachandran - for R3, R4 & R6 Additional Government Pleader Mr.N.Dilip Kumar - for R5 Mr.M.Govindarajan - for R9 Mr.T.Veera Kumar - for R10 No appearance - for R7 & R8
O R D E R
The respondents complained that the matter has been listed
on successive dates, but the learned counsel for the petitioner has not been present.
the petitioner is not present, the Writ Petition stands dismissed for
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non- prosecution. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.
24.04.2023 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No NCC : Yes / No
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Kamuthi Vattara Santhai Vyabarigal Sangam
District Collector Ramanathapuram District
Assistant Director of Panchayats
Executive Officer Kamuthi Town Panchayat
Executive Officer Sayalkudi Town Panchayat
Executive Officer Muthukalathur Town Panchayat
C.V. Karthikeyan
As recorded by the court registry
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