M.Santhi v. The Additional Chief Secretary To Government
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 03-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No. 18231 of 2026 M.Santhi, General Secretary, Indian Union of Fisher Women, having office at No.205, H Block, 4th Floor, Poondithangammal Street, New Washermenpet, Chennai-81.
..Petitioner Vs
1. The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.
2. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai-600 005.
3. The Assistant Director, Tamil Nadu Fishermen Welfare Board (TNFWB), Integrated Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Building, 4th floor, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035.
..Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing respondent No.3 to implement the order dated 8.10.2025 in Na.Ka.No.G1/11585/2018 to provide the necessary loan assistance to petitioner's beneficiaries. For Petitioner :
Mr.B.M.Subash For Respondents:
Mr.P.Elayaraj Kumar For R1 R2 and R3 - No appearance
ORDER
Today when the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission of this Court to withdraw the writ petition, with liberty to workout her remedy in the manner know to law. He has also made an endorsement to that effect.
2. Recording the submission and endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the writ petition stands dismissed as withdrawn, with liberty as prayed for. There will be no order as to costs. 03-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MRN
To
1. The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.
2. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai-600 005.
3. The Assistant Director, Tamil Nadu Fishermen Welfare Board (TNFWB), Integrated Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Building, 4th Floor, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035
MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.
MRN 03-06-2026