M/S. Updater Services v. The Regional Assistant

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.09.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE R.N. MANJULA and M.P.No.1 of 2015 M/s. Updater Services Private Limited, No.2/302/A, UDS Salai, Off Old Mahabalipuram Road, Thoraipakkam, Chennai - 600 097.

... Petitioner Vs.

The Regional Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, Regional Office, Chennai, Employees Provident Fund Organisation, 37, Royapettah High Road, Chennai - 600 014.

... Respondent PRAYER: This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to forbear the respondent from continuing proceedings initiated pursuant to his summons in No.CHN/TN/ 22327/CC-1/16/ENf/ Regl/2015) dated 05.01.2015 and direct the respondent not to enforce the order, if any, issued till such time the Supreme Court pronounces its judgment on the issue.

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For Petitioner : Mr.N.Mahendran For Respondent : Mr.T.N.C.Koushik - - - - -

ORDER

The Writ Petition is of the year 2015 and the same is pending more than eight years. On 08.04.2024, when the matter was listed, there was no representation for both sides. Even today when the matter is called, there is no representation for the petitioner. However, the learned counsel for the respondent is present.

2. In view of the long pendency and also due to non-representation on behalf of the petitioner, this Writ Petition is dismissed as non-prosecution. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.

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To The Regional Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, Regional Office, Chennai, Employees Provident Fund Organisation, 37, Royapettah High Road, Chennai - 600 014.

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R.N. MANJULA, J.

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