K.Gopala Krishnan v. The Commissioner For Land

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM K.Gopala Krishnan

...Petitioner

Vs 1.The Commissioner for Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2.The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.

3.The Tahsildar, Salem Taluk, Salem District.

4.The Special Tahsildar, (Adi Dravidar Welfare), Salem Taluk, Salem District.

5.Varadhan ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 26.06.2014 and thereby direct the respondents to acquire the Adi Dravidar condition land in Survey No.67/1B, V.Dhadhanoor Village, Salem Taluk and District to all extent of 1.36 acres of lands from the 5th respondent and handover the same to the petitioner and his family.

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For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Mr.T.Arunkumar Additional Government Pleader for R1 to 4 : Not ready in notice for R5

O R D E R

When the matter was listed for hearing on 09.06.2023, none appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Thus, this Court passed an order, directing the Registry to list the matter on 13.06.2023 under the caption "For Dismissal".

2. Even today, i.e. 13.06.2023, when the matter is taken up for hearing, none appeared for the petitioner. Thus, it is evident that the petitioner is not interested in pursuing the matter. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. 13.06.2023 Index : Yes/ No Speaking order : Yes /No Sgl 2/4

To 1.The Commissioner for Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2.The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.

3.The Tahsildar, Salem Taluk, Salem District.

4.The Special Tahsildar, (Adi Dravidar Welfare), Salem Taluk, Salem District.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

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