A 2012 writ petition seeking mandamus to relax conditions in a government order for establishing a self-financing private law college was called for hearing twice; no one appeared for the petitioner on either date, and the court dismissed it for non-prosecution with no costs.
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W.P.No.13697 of 2012
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 13.08.2024
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M. DHANDAPANI
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The Matheri Charity and Educational Trust, Rep. by its Managing Trustee and Correspondent, P.G.Jayapathi, Old Door No.61, New No.88, Bazaar Gandhi Street, Kaveripakkam, Vellore District – 632 508. ... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Union of India, Rep. by its Joint Secretary and Legal Adviser, Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Department of Legal Affairs, Shastri Bhavan, “A” Wing, New Delhi – 110 001.
2.The Secretary, Bar Council of India, Supreme Court Building, New Delhi.
3.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by Secretary to Government, Law Department, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.
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4.The Secretary,
Tamil Nadu and Pudhucherry Bar Council, High Court Buildings, Chennai – 600 104.
5.The Registrar, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Poompozhil, No.5, Greenways Road, Chennai – 600 028. ... Respondents
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.04.2012 and thereby direct the respondents to relax the condition Nos.2, 4, 6 and 7 G.O.Ms.No.194 Law Department, dated 05.03.2012 and thereby issue no objection to the petitioner to startup self financing private law college for the academic year 2012-2013 immediately.
For Petitioner : M/s.P.A.Chithramani – No Appearance For Respondents : Mr.Madhanagopal [R1] No appearance [R2, R4 & R5] Mr.K.Surendran Additional Government Pleader [R3] *****
ORDER
When this matter was taken up for hearing on 09.08.2024, none
appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Therefore, this Court has directed the matter to be listed today i.e., on 13.08.2024 under the caption "for
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dismissal". Even today, when the matter is called, none appeared for the
petitioner. Thus, it shows that the petitioner is not interested to prosecute
the case any further. Hence, this Writ Petition is dismissed for nonprosecution. No costs.
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Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Nonspeaking order sp
To
1.The Joint Secretary and Legal Adviser, Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs, Department of Legal Affairs, Shastri Bhavan, “A” Wing, New Delhi – 110 001.
2.The Secretary, Bar Council of India, Supreme Court Building, New Delhi.
3.The Secretary to Government, Law Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009
4.The Secretary, Tamil Nadu and Pudhucherry Bar Council, High Court Buildings, Chennai -6200 104.
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M.DHANDAPANI, J.
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5.The Registrar, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Poompozhil, No. 5, Greenways Road, Chennai – 600 028.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petition seeking relaxation of G.O.Ms.No.194 conditions for starting a self-financing law college should be dismissed for non-prosecution?
2 provisions across 2 enactments
The Matheri Charity and Educational Trust, Rep. by its Managing Trustee and Correspondent, P.G.Jayapathi
The Union of India, Rep. by its Joint Secretary and Legal Adviser, Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs
The Secretary, Bar Council of India
The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by Secretary to Government, Law Department
The Secretary, Tamil Nadu and Pudhucherry Bar Council
The Registrar, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
M. Dhandapani
As recorded by the court registry
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