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Serpadi Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society v. Appellate Officer

Madras HC4 Jun 2026WP/34118/2023

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What is this about?

Non-prosecution dismissal of writ petition WP No.34118 of 2023 (Madras High Court, 04-06-2026, K. Surender J.) by Serpadi Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society against appellate proceedings TNSE case No.01/2019 dated 17.08.2022 of the Appellate Officer under the Tamilnadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 (Joint Commissioner of Labour, Vellore); petitioner absent despite 'for dismissal' listing; Registrar to entertain withdrawal applications of second respondent S.Kathirvelu (WMP Nos.26390 & 26393 of 2025) on merits; WMP No.33990 of 2023 closed; no costs; no merits decided.

What did the court decide?

The writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution, as the petitioner did not appear either in person or through counsel despite the matter having been listed under the caption 'for dismissal'. ¶23

Serpadi Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 34118 of 2023

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 04-06-2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER

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WP No. 34118 of 2023 and WMP Nos.2639 & 26393 of 2025 and 33990 of 2023

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Serpadi Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society Represented by its Secretary A.Jaisankar, C 2490, Odukatthur Village and Post, Odukatthur, Vellore District 632 103.

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Petitioner

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Appellate Officer Under Tamilnadu Shops and Establishments Act,1947, The Office of the Joint Commissioner of Labour, Vellore.

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2.S.Kathirvelu

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Respondents

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PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records and reviewing the quashing the proceedings of Respondent No.1, Appellate officer under Tamilnadu shops and Establishments Act, 1947 in TNSE case No.01/2019 dated 17.08.2022.

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For Petitioner: No appearance

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For Respondents: Mr.R.Chakaravarthy, Government Counsel for R1, Mr.S.N.Ravichandran for R2

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

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WP No. 34118 of 2023

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed to quash the proceedings of Respondent in TNSE case No.01/2019 dated 17.08.2022.

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Since there is no representation for the petitioner on the previous

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hearing, this matter was directed to be listed under the caption ‘for dismissal’. However, the petitioner has not chosen to appear either in person or through counsel. The writ petition is pending from 2023.

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Hence, this writ petition is dismissed for non prosecution. The Registrar shall entertain the withdrawal applications filed by the 2^nd respondent in WMP Nos.26390 & 26393 of 2025, on merits. The petition in WMP No.33990 of 2023, is closed. No costs.

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K. SURENDER,J 04-06-2026

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

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

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WP No. 34118 of 2023

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