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Madras High CourtWP/9333/2019dismissed for nonprosecution

D.Gouthamkumar v. The Secretary

2026-06-05Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI D.Gouthamkumar, S/o. Dharmichand, No 4, Sayar Transports D.K.Lane, Chickpet, Ramesh Market, Bangalore-53 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Secretary, Home Transport Department, State Government of Tamilnadu Fort.St.George, Chennai-9

2. The Secretary, Home Transport Department, State Government of Karnataka, Vidhan Sowdha, Bangalore, Karnataka

3. The State Transport Authority, Chepauk, Chennai-5

4. The State Transport Authority, Karnataka State Multi-Purpose Building, Bangalore.

..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 26.02.2019 for the inclusion of the route of Bangalore to Thiruvannamalai in regard to the permit the petitioner in the proposed supplemental agreement between the State of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka enabling the petitioner for the grant of counter signature of the permit from the State of Tamil Nadu.

For Petitioner(s):

No Appearance For Respondent(s):

Mr.C.Prabakaran, Government Counsel

ORDER

On the earlier occasions, i.e., on 01.06.2026, 03.06.2026 and 04.06.2026, there was no representation for the petitioner. Hence, the office is directed to list the matter today under the caption "for dismissal". Even today, despite the matter listed under the said caption also, there is no representation for the petitioner and therefore, the Writ Petition is dismissed for non prosecution. There shall be no order as to costs.

05-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DP

To

1. The Secretary, Home Transport Department, State Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai-9

2. The Secretary, Home Transport Department, State Government of Karnataka, Vidhan Sowdha, Bangalore, Karnataka

3. The State Transport Authority, Chepauk, Chennai-5

4. The State Transport Authority, Karnataka State Multi-Purpose Building, Bangalore

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

DP 05-06-2026