St.Anthony S Church v. The Secretary To Government

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01.11.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mrs. JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU AND THE HONOURABLE Mrs.JUSTICE N.MALA and W.M.P.Nos.1935 & 1936 of 2020 St.Anthony's Church represented by its Parish Priest Rev.Father C.C.Ambrose, No.45, Dhanakotti raja Street, Ekkattuthangal, Chennai - 600 032.

.... Petitioner vs

1. The Secretary to Government, Housing & Urban development Department, Fort Saint George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai - 600 003.

3. The Chairman cum Managing Director, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Thalamuthu Natarajan Maaligai, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

.... Respondents Page 1/4

Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records pertaining to the orders dated 10.05.2016 and 04.12.2017 issued by the 1st respondent in Letter No.21419/UD-VI(2)/2015-4 and Letter No.22334/UD-VI(1)/2016-8 respectively and quash the same and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to de-seal the petitioner's church situated at Survey No.40, Door No.45, Dhanakotti Raja Street, Ekkatuthangal, Chennai - 600 032. For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Mrs.Mythreyechandur, Special Government Pleader for R1 Mr.E.C.Ramesh Standing Counsel for R2/ Chennai Corporation Mr.R.Thamaraiselvan, Standing Counsel for R3/CMDA

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by J.NISHA BANU, J.,) When the matter was called on 31.10.2023, there was no representation for the petitioner. Hence, the writ petition was directed to be posted under the caption 'for dismissal' on 01.11.2023. Today, the matter is listed under the caption 'for dismissal'. Even today, there is no representation for the petitioner. Hence, we have no other option except to dismiss the writ petition for nonPage 2/4

prosecution. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. (J.N.B., J.) (N.M., J.) 01.11.2023 vsi Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No To

1. The Secretary to Government, Housing & Urban development Department, Fort Saint George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai - 600 003.

3. The Chairman cum Managing Director, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Thalamuthu Natarajan Maaligai, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

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J. NISHA BANU, J.

and N.MALA, J.

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