N.Prakasam v. The Addl.Chief Secretary To Govt.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-05-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN N.Prakasam S/o Late Narayanan, No 154 (West), Namasivayapuram, Choolaimedu, Chennai 600 094 ..Appellant(s) Vs

1. The Addl.Chief Secretary to Govt.

Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Chennai North, Madhavaram, Chennai 600 060

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Chennai Central, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600 040.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Appeal filed under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent, to set aside the docket order dated 06.05.2026 passed in W.P.No. 18313 of 2026 and consequently, direct consideration of the Writ Petition on merits without insisting upon impleadment of private parties at the threshold stage.

For Appellant(s):

Mr.R.Ganesan For Respondent(s):

Mr.Mohammed Fayaz Ali, Counsel for Govt. of Tamil Nadu

JUDGMENT

(Judgment of the Court was delivered by G.R.Swaminathan J.) Heard both sides.

2. The order passed by the learned Single Judge does not constitute a judgment within the meaning of Clause 15 of the Letters Patent. Hence, this Writ Appeal is dismissed as not maintainable. However, it is open to the appellant to implead such persons as he deems fit. No costs. (G.R.S.,J.) (V.L.N.,J.) 27-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order gsk

To

1. The Addl.Chief Secretary to Govt.

Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Chennai North, Madhavaram, Chennai 600 060.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Chennai Central, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600 040.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN, J.

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