The High Court of Madras dismissed a writ petition filed by the petitioner under Article 226 for non-prosecution, as the petitioner failed to appear during hearings scheduled on two dates, indicating lack of interest in pursuing the matter regarding LPG distributor selection.
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2024:MHC:5887
WP No.2978 of 2019
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 18-01-2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M. SUBRAMANIAM
WP No.2978 of 2019 And WMP No.3247 of 2019
Chinnadurai Subramani
.. Petitioner
-vs-
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3.Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Represented by its Deputy General Manager (LPG Sales), Indane Area Office, 500, Ana Salai, Teynampet, Chennai-600 018.
4.The Executive Director, Indian Oil Bhavan, No.134, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.
5.Balasundar S.P. .. Respondents
Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to cancel the candidature of the fifth respondent for LPG Distributor with regard to Melpadi Village at Vellore District, in view of violation of clause 8A(j) and clause 8A(i) of “Unified guidelines for selection of LPG Distributors 2017-2018” issued by the second respondent and consequently direct the respondents 1 to 4 to conduct fresh Lot as per the guidelines for selection of new LPG Distributor for the said Melpadi Village.
For Petitioner : No Appearance
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For Respondent-1 : Mr.S.Janardhanam, Senior Panel Counsel. For Respondents-2 to 4 : Mr.Mohammed Fayaz Ali For Respondent-5 : Ms.N.Andal Sri Shankari
O R D E R
When the matter was listed for hearing on 09.01.2024, none
appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Thus, this Court passed an order, directing the Registry to list the matter on 11.01.2024 under the caption “For Dismissal”.
2. When the matter is taken up for hearing today i.e., on
18.01.2024, none appeared for the petitioner. Thus, it is evident that the
petitioner is not interested in pursuing the matter.
3. Accordingly, the writ petition stands dismissed for non-
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prosecution. However, there shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is also dismissed.
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Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No Speaking order/Non-Speaking order Neutral Citation : Yes/No Svn
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To
2.Chairman, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Indian Oil Bhavan, G-9, Ali Yavar Jung Marg, Bandra (East), Mumbai.
4.The Executive Director, Indian Oil Bhavan, No.134, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034.
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.
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Chinnadurai Subramani
The Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Chairman, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
The Executive Director, Indian Oil Bhavan
Balasundar S.P.
S.M. Subramaniam
As recorded by the court registry
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