Madras High CourtWP/10242/2021dismissed for nonprosecution

B.S.Kannappan (Died), v. The District Forest Officer

2026-04-24Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY AND WMP NO. 10844 OF 2021,WMP NO. 10849 OF 2021

1. B.S.Kannappan (DIED), Kamavikasa, 250/218, North Lake Road, Ooty - 643001.

2. S.K.Vinodth, S/o. B.S.Kannappan (late), Gamavikasa, 250/218, North Lake Road, Ooty - 643001.

3. Vijayalakhshmi Kannappan, W/o. B.S.Kannappan (late), Gamavikasa, 250/218, North Lake Road, Ooty - 643001.

4. Gayathri, D/o. B.S.Kannappan (late), Gamavikasa, 250/218, North Lake Road, Ooty - 643001.

5. Dr.K.Manjunath, S/O. B.S.KANNAPPAN (LATE), GAMAVIKASA, 250/218, NORTH LAKE ROAD, OOTY - 643001. (P2 TO P5 ARE SUBSTITUTED AS LRs OF DECEASED SOLE PETITIONER VIDE ORDER DATED 12.01.2026 MADE IN WMP.19457/2025 IN WP.10242/2021 BY VLNJ) ..Petitioner(s) Vs The District Forest officer Nilgiris North Division, Ooty.

..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of Certiorari to call for the records on the file of the respondent

herein in letter NO. D1 / 352 / 2019, dated 11.12.2019 quash the same and to pass further order directing the respondent to grant permission to transport lawful agricultural, domestic and construction materials by using vehicles to petitioners land in New Survey NO. 646/1, 646/2, 646/3 and 646/4 of Udhagai Uragam village through the Forest Road in Ooty North Range, Thoandukambai Section, Doddabetta Peak For Petitioner(s):

No appearance For Respondent(s):

Mr.V.Veluchamy, Additional Government Pleader Order When the matter was taken up for hearing on 01.04.2026, there was no representation for the petitioner. Hence, it was directed to be listed under the caption "for dismissal" today (24.04.2026). Even today, there is no representation for the petitioner, either in person or through counsel, which shows that the petitioner is not interested to prosecute the case. Hence, the Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

24-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SK To The District Forest officer Nilgiris North Division, Ooty.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

SK AND WMP NO. 10844 OF 2021,WMP NO. 10849 OF 2021 24-04-2026