Southern Railway v. The Registrar
2026:MHC:57
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 05-01-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR AND WPMP NO. 2516 OF 2005
1. Southern Railway Rep. By Its General Manager, Chennai-3.
2. The Senior Divisional Engineer/ Co-ordination, Divisional Office, Southern Railway, Palghat-678 002.
..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Registrar High Court Of Judicature At Madras, Chennai-104.
2. Mani Constructions Rep. By Its Proprietor, R.C.Mani, 1228, 11th Main Mahalaxmipuram, Bangalore-560 086.
3. The Honourable Mr.Justice E.Padmanabhan, Retired Judge - High Court Of Judicature At Madras, 11, Madha Church Road, Mandavelipakkam, Chennai-28.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of writ of certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the entire records of the first respondent in O.P.No.97 of 2003 including the order dated 27.9.2004 and quash the same and direct constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal in terms of Clause 64(3) (a)(ii) of the General Conditions of Contract forming part of the Arbitration Agreement J/38 dated 28.1.1999 entered into between the petitioners and the 2nd respondent.
For Petitioner(s):
No appearance For Respondent(s):
No appearance
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by Dr.Anita Sumanth J.) This matter had come up for hearing on 02.01.2026 when there was no representation on behalf of either party. Hence, it was directed to be listed today under the caption 'for dismissal', when also, the parties are unrepresented. Hence, this Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Connected Miscellaneous Petition is also dismissed.
(A.S.M.,J.) (M.S.K.,J.) 05-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order sl
To
1. The Registrar High Court Of Judicature At Madras, Chennai-104.
2. Mani Constructions Rep. By Its Proprietor, R.C.Mani, 1228, 11th Main Mahalaxmipuram, Bangalore-560 086.
3. The Honourable Mr.Justice E.Padmanabhan, Retired Judge - High Court Of Judicature At Madras, 11, Madha Church Road, Mandavelipakkam, Chennai-28.
DR.ANITA SUMANTH J.
AND MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR J.
sl AND WPMP NO. 2516 OF 2005 05-01-2026