The Tamilnadu Nursery Primary Matriculation v. The Chief Secretary

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY The Tamilnadu Nursery Primary Matriculation Higher Secondary School Association, Rep. by its., State Secretary, Mr. K.R.Nandhakumar ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600009.

2. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home (Transport-I) Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600009.

3. The Principal Secretary cum- The Transport Commissioner, State Transport Authority, Chepauk, Chennai - 600005.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent herein to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 01.07.2020 to exempt the vehicles owned/used by the petitioner schools from payment of Vehicle Tax, renewal of permits, for the academic year 2020-2021.

For Petitioner(s) :

No appearance For Respondent(s) :

Mrs.S.Anitha, SGP

ORDER

When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents would submit that the prayer in this writ petition has become infructuous, since the academic year has already been expired and that may be a reason for petitioner's non-appearance before this Court.

2. In view of the above, this Writ Petition is dismissed for nonprosecution. No costs. 06-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To:

1. The Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600009.

2. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home (Transport-I) Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600009.

3. The Principal Secretary cum-The Transport Commissioner, State Transport Authority, Chepauk, Chennai - 600005.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM 06-03-2026