M.Subramanian v. 1.Secy., To Govt., Local

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20.06.2023 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.SANJAY V.GANGAPURWALA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.D.AUDIKESAVALU M.Subramanian ..

Petitioner Vs.

1. Secretary to Government Local Administration Department Government of Tamil Nadu Fort St. George Chennai 9.

2. Revenue Divisional Officer Udayarpalayam Perambalur Division.

..

Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Declaration declaring Section 2(1) of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Fifth Amendment) Act, 1999 - Act No.31 of 1999 as unconstitutional and consequentially cancel the order bearing Na.Ka.A3.6139/2002 dated 8.11.2002 issued by the second respondent.

For the Petitioner : No appearance For the Respondents : Mr.U.Bharanidharan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

(Made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) None appears for the petitioner.

2. On the last date, none appeared for the petitioner. It appears that the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting the matter.

3. In view of that, the writ petition is dismissed, keeping the point of challenge to the provision open. There will be no order as to costs.

(S.V.G., CJ.) (P.D.A., J.) 20.06.2023 Index :

Yes/No :

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To

1. Secretary to Government Local Administration Department Government of Tamil Nadu Fort St. George Chennai 9.

2. Revenue Divisional Officer Udayarpalayam Perambalur Division.

THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND P.D.AUDIKESAVALU, J.

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