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Tamilnadu Mahatma Ganghi Makkal Katchi v. the Secretary to Govt of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC11 Mar 2026WP/3538/2020

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What is this about?

Dismissal for non-prosecution; no representation for petitioner; W.P.No.3538 of 2020; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; Article 226 Constitution of India; writ of mandamus; representation dated 28.09.2019; respondents 1 to 5; renovation of connecting road between Velimalai and Mukkadal; Thovalai Panchayat Union; Kanyakumari District; metal tar road works; Tamil Nadu Mahatma Gandhi Makkal Katchi; C.Thangappan; Rural Development and Panchayat Raj; P.T.Thiraviam Government Advocate; no order as to costs; N.Sathish Kumar J.; M.Jothiraman J.

What did the court decide?

There was no representation for the petitioner when the writ petition came up before the Court. ¶23

Tamilnadu Mahatma Ganghi Makkal Katchi Vs the… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P.No.3538 of 2020

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 11.03.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN

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W.P.No.3538 of 2020

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Tamil Nadu Mahatma Gandhi Makkal Katchi, Reg. No.56/2010/2015-16/PPSI, Represented by its Founder & President, Mr.C.Thangappan, Thettivilai, Kuzhithurai, Near Govt. Devikumari Women's College Kanyakumari District – 629 163, Tamil Nadu .

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. ... Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.

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2.The Director and Commissioner, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015.

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3.The Chief Forest Officer, Government of Tamil nadu, Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015.

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4.The Project Director, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

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

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W.P.No.3538 of 2020

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5.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District.

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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 Mandamus, Directing the respondents 1 to 5 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 28.09.2019 and consequently, direct the respondents to proceed with the renovation work of the connecting road between Velimalai and Mukkadal in Thovalai Panchayat Union, Kanyakumiar District by putting metal tar.

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For Petitioner : No Representation For Respondents : Mr.P.T.Thiraviam, Govt. Advocate for R1 to R5

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.)

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There is no representation for the petitioner. Hence, this Writ

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Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. There shall be no order as to costs.

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[N.S.K., J.] & [M.J.R., J.] 11.03.2026 Index :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No vsm 2/4