Dismissed¶26

G.Devarajan v. The Principal Secretary

Madras HC25 Mar 2026WMP/12190/2026

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What is this about?

WMP No. 12190 of 2026 in W.P. No. 1107 of 2026, Madras High Court, 25-03-2026 (Dharmadhikari C.J.; G.Arul Murugan J.): petition seeking set-aside of Rs. 1,00,000/- cost imposed in W.P. No. 1107 of 2026 dated 22.01.2026 dismissed as withdrawn, with liberty to file an appropriate petition in accordance with law.

What did the court decide?

Permission to withdraw the petition, with liberty to file an appropriate petition in accordance with law; the impugned cost itself was not adjudicated upon in this order. ¶26

G.Devarajan Vs The Principal Secretary — Madras HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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WMP No. 12190 of 2026 in W.P.No.1107 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 25-03-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE

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AND

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN WMP No. 12190 of 2026 IN WP NO. 1107 OF 2026

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G.Devarajan S/o.J.Gopalakrishnan (late) No.12/25, Sathiyanarayanan Street, Sembuim, Chennai-600 011

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..Petitioner

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The Principal Secretary Home Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

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The Principal Secretary Minister for Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

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The Secretary Legislative Assembly Secretariat, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-9.

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The District Collector, 62, Rajaji Salai, Fourth Floor, Chennai 1

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The Director General of Police No.1, Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WMP No. 12190 of 2026 in W.P.No.1107 of 2026

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The Commsisioner Greater Chennai Police Commissioner office, Vepery, Chennai-7

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The Inspector of police K9 Thiru.Vi.Ka. Nagar Police Station, (law and Order), Jai Beem Nagar, Chennai-600 011.

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..Respondents

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Prayer : To set aside the cost of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakhs Only) passed by this Honble Court in WP.No. 1107 of 2026 dated 22.01.2026.

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For Petitioner : Mr. G.Devarajan (Party-in-Person)

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by The Chief Justice)

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Learned counsel for petitioner seeks to withdraw the petition with a liberty to file appropriate petition in accordance with law. Petition is dismissed as withdrawn with aforesaid liberty.

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(SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, C.J.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN J.) 25-03-2026

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Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No

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KST

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WMP No. 12190 of 2026 in W.P.No.1107 of 2026