Madhivanan G. No. 3464 v. The Union of India

Madras HC1 Jul 2026WP/20883/2021

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What is this about?

Non-prosecution dismissal of writ petition; Madras High Court; K. Surender J.; Article 226; writ of certiorarified mandamus; quashing of Certificate of Registration dated 13.3.2019 of Central Registrar of Multi States Co-operative Societies; consequential Returning Officer order dated 10.07.2019; fresh and fair election to co-operative thrift and credit society; no representation by petitioner on 08.06.2026 and on adjourned date; posted under caption 'for dismissal'; no costs; connected WMP No. 22150 of 2021 closed; Central PWD Employees Co-operative Thrift and Credit Society Ltd.

What did the court decide?

The Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution, there being no representation on behalf of the petitioner on 08.06.2026 and again on the adjourned date. ¶26-27

Madhivanan G. No. 3464 Vs The Union of India — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 20883 of 2021

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 01-07-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER

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WP No. 20883 of 2021 AND WMP NO. 22150 OF 2021

Madhivanan G

..Petitioner(s)

The Union of India Rep by its Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi - 110 001.

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The Joint Secretary cum Central Registrar of Multi States Co-operative Societies, Ministry of Agriculture And Family Welfare, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi - 110 001.

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The Chief Executive Officer Central PWD Employees Thrift and Credit Society Ltd, No. 4, Haddows Road, Shasthri Bhavan, Chennai - 600 006.

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The Central PWD Employees Co-operative Thrift and Credit Society Ltd, Regd No. MSCS / CR-21 / 91, No. 26/4, Haddows Road, Shasthri Bhavan, Chennai 600006.

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The Returning Officer The Central PWD Employees Co-operative, Thrift and Credit Society Ltd, No. 4, Haddows Road, Shasthri Bhavan, Chennai 600006.

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..Respondent(s)

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Prayer: This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India seeking Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records pertaining to the Certificate of Registration dated 13.3.2019 of the 2nd respondent and the

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consequential order dated 10.07.2019 passed by the 5th respondent and to quash the same and directing the 5th respondent to conduct the fresh and fair election to the 4th respondent Society.

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For Petitioner(s):	Na
For Respondent(s):	R1 , R3 To R5 - Na ,
	R2 - Not Ready Notice ,
	Mr.M.S.Palaniswamy For R4

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ORDER

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When the matter came up for hearing on 08.06.2026, there was no

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representation on behalf of the petitioner. In order to afford an opportunity to

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the petitioner to prosecute the matter, the matter was adjourned to today and posted under the caption “for dismissal”. Even today, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner.

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In view of the above, this Writ Petition is dismissed for non-

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prosecution. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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K.SURENDER J. 01-07-2026

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

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JAI

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The Union of India

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Rep by its Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi - 110 001.

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The Joint Secretary cum Central Registrar of Multi States Co-operative Societies, Ministry of Agriculture And Family Welfare, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi - 110 001.

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The Chief Executive Officer Central PWD Employees Thrift and Credit Society Ltd, No. 4, Haddows Road, Shasthri Bhavan, Chennai - 600 006.

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The Central PWD Employees Co-operative Thrift and Credit Society Ltd, Regd No. MSCS / CR-21 / 91, No. 26/4, Haddows Road, Shasthri Bhavan, Chennai 600006.

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