A writ petition filed seeking compensation by way of mandamus was dismissed for non-prosecution as the petitioner failed to appear or furnish representation on multiple listing dates before the High Court of Judicature at Madras.
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W.P.No.21628 of 2019
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 15.12.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.VINOD KUMAR
W.P.No.21628 of 2019 and
WMP.No.20853 of 2019
Mr.D.Karunamurthy
Represented by her Power of Attorney & Wife Mrs.K.Lalitha
... Petitioner
vs
M-14, Mangadu Police Station, Chennai – 600 122.
o/o The Sub-Registrar, Kundrathur, Chennai.
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Prayer
Prayer : Writ Petitions are filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 & 2 to pay the compensation as awarded in SHRC No:10066 of 2010 within a fixed time frame as this Court may think fit and pass such further or other orders as this Court may deem fit and proper under the circumstances of the case.
For Petitioner : No Appearance For R1 & R2 : Mr.V.Manoharan Additional Government Pleader For R3 & R4 : No Appearance
O R D E R
Despite the matter being listed on 03.11.2025, 01.12.2025 and 08.12.2025, there was no representation for the petitioner. Hence, the matter was directed to be posted today under the caption “for dismissal”.
the petitioner, either in person or through the learned counsel, which only
goes to show that the petitioner is not interested to pursue the matter.
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Speaking order / Non-speaking order Index : Yes / No Neutral Citation : Yes / No
To
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T. VINOD KUMAR, J.
av
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1 provisions across 1 enactments
Mrs.K.Lalitha (represented by Mr.D.Karunamurthy)
The Secretary to Government, Home Department, State Government of Tamil Nadu
The Secretary to Government, Revenue Department
Mr.Azhagu, Inspector of Police
Mr.M.G.Dhamu, Ex.Sub-Registrar
T.VINOD KUMAR
As recorded by the court registry
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