A.K.Venkata Subramanian v. The State Election Commissione

In the High Court of Judicature at Madras Dated: 25.02.2015

CORAM:

The Honourable Mr. SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, Chief Justice and The Honourable Mr. Justice M.M. SUNDRESH Writ Petition No. 4041 of 2007 and M.P.No.1 of 2007 A. K. Venkatasubramanian ... Petitioner vs.

1. The State Election Commissioner State Election Commission 58, Revathi Street Inner Ring Road, Vadapalani Chennai 600 024.

2. The Chief Election Commissioner Election Commission of India Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road New Delhi 110 001.

3. The Government of Tamilnadu rep. by Secretary Municipal Administration Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

4. Corporation of Chennai rep. by its Commissioner Ripon Building Chennai 600 003.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus to directing the 1st respondent to deploy and use electronic voting machines for elections in all Municipal Corporations in the State of Tamil Nadu in accordance with Rules 58 to 80 of the Tamilnadu Town Panchayats, Third Grade Municipalities, Municipalities and Corporations (Elections) Rules 2006.

For Petitioner : Mr. N.L. Rajah For Respondents : Mr. K. Elango for R1 Mr. S.T.S. Murthi Govt. Pleader for R3 Mr. Niranjan Rajagopal for R2 Mr. K. Soundararajan for R4

O R D E R

(Made by The Hon'ble The Chief Justice) Learned counsel for the petitioner states that the petitioner is no more, but however the relief sought for has worked itself out, as the necessary remedy has been provided.

2. The writ petition accordingly stands closed. No costs. Consequently, M.P.No.1 of 2007 is closed.

Sd/- Asst. Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar.

ATR Copies to;

1. The State Election Commissioner State Election Commission 58, Revathi Street Inner Ring Road, Vadapalani Chennai 600 024.

2. The Chief Election Commissioner Election Commission of India Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road New Delhi 110 001.

3. The Secretary Government of Tamilnadu Municipal Administration Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

4. The Commissioner Corporation of Chennai Ripon Building Chennai 600 003.

+1cc to Mr.K.Soundararajan, Advocate, S.R.No.10391 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.10345 W.P. No. 4041 of 2007 UG(CO) CA(06/03/2015)