V.Jothi Dhandayuthapani v. The Executive Officer
MADRAS HIGH COURT (MADURAI BENCH) – WA(MD) No.1090 of 2026 and C.M.P(MD) No.9762 of 2026 – Coram: C.V.Kartikeyan J (author of the order) and R.Sakthivel J
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ appeal dismissed as withdrawn before adjudication; withdrawal endorsement by appellant's counsel; connected miscellaneous petition C.M.P(MD) No.9762 of 2026 closed; no costs. Parties: five appellants (V.Jothi Dhandayuthapani, R.Sidhrankathan, C.Ponnampalam, D.Sankar, Chithrairajan) v. Executive Officer, Sathankulam Selection Grade Town Panchayat, Thoothukudi District. Counsel: Mr.Surya.K for M/s.Roy And Roy Associates. Filed under Clause 15 of Letters Patent challenging order in W.P.(MD) No.19382 of 2026 dated 10.07.2026. Court: Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; coram C.V.Karthikeyan J and R.Sakthivel J; decided 28-07-2026. No issues framed, no precedents cited, no substantive holding.
What did the court decide?
Permission to withdraw the writ appeal was acted upon (counsel's endorsement noted); the Writ Appeal was dismissed as withdrawn; the connected Miscellaneous Petition (C.M.P(MD) No.9762 of 2026) was closed; no costs awarded. No substantive issue was adjudicated.