M.Natarajan v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, WP No.26901 of 2026 / WMP No.29443 of 2026, decided 17.07.2026, Coram: Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari (order made by him) with Justice G. Arul Murugan. Petitioner M. Natarajan; respondents: District Collector Thiruvannamalai, Tahsildar (Chepet), Commissioner Chetpet Union Panchayat; Government Pleader Mr.K.Kumaran for respondents; no appearance for petitioner. Prayer under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for writ of mandamus to dispose petitioner's representation dated 12.11.2025 and to clean mud and maintain water channels in Survey No.1 to 503, Village No.145, Narasingapuram Village, Chetpet Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District. Dismissed for want of prosecution (petitioner absent even in second round); interim application closed; no costs; merits not addressed; no precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
As no one appeared for the petitioner even in the second round, the writ petition is dismissed for want of prosecution; there shall be no order as to costs and the interim application stands closed.