Malarazhagi v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Malarazhagi ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore.

2. The Tahsildar, Chidambaram Taluk, Chidambaram.

3. Pushparani ..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 respondents 1 and 2 more particularly 2nd respondent to issue legal certificate of late Shanmugavel by including the petitioner's name, her adopted daughter Gayathri, and two minor children Krithiga and Shanmugapriya born through the illegal affairs of the petitioner's husband with the 3rd respondent by considering the representation dated 20.01.2021 in accordance with law.

For Petitioner(s) :

No appearance For Respondent(s) :

Mrs.S.Anitha, SGP for R1 & 2 N/R/N for R3

ORDER

When the matter was listed for hearing on earlier occasion i.e., on

17.03.2026, none represented the petitioner. Hence, this Court directed the Registry to list the case on 23.03.2026 under the caption "For Dismissal".

2. Today, when the matter was taken up for hearing, there was no representation for the petitioner. Hence, it is clear and evident that the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting the case and this Court has no other option except to dismiss this writ petition for non-prosecution.

3. Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs.

23-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To:

1. The District Collector, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore.

2. The Tahsildar, Chidambaram Taluk, Chidambaram

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM 23-03-2026