M/S.Kaveri Alloy Casting(P)Ltd v. The State Of Tamilnadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09.08.2018

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN W.P. Nos. 24080 & 24081 of 2004 and W.M.P. Nos.29222 & 29223 of 2004 M/s.Kaveri Alloy Casting (P) Ltd., No.1-A/1, Thandarampattu Road, Thiruvannamalai - 606 601 rep. By its Managing Director Mr.D.S.Rajkumar .. Petitioner in W.P.No.24080 of 2004 Mr.L.Purushothaman .. Petitioner in W.P.No.24081 of 2004 Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, rep. By its Secretary, Home (Transport) Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9.

2. The Regional Transport Officer, Thiruvannamalai & District.

.. Respondents in both the petitions PRAYER in 24080 of 2004 : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Declaration, declaring Sec.(1-A) (a) introduced by the Tamil Nadu Amendment Act, 27 of 1998 as amended by Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 2003 by substituting Schedule III, Part I of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 as ultra vires and violative of Article 226 of the Constitution of India in so far as it amounts to life tax in respect of the petitioner's ELANTRA Car bearing No.D4EA4390747 and Chasis No.MALDN41UR4MOO1996 for the Registration is concerned.

PRAYER in 24081 of 2004 : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Declaration, declaring Sec.(1-A) (a) introduced by the Tamil Nadu Amendment Act, 27 of 1998 as amended by Tamil Nadu Act 13 of 2003 by substituting Schedule III, Part I of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1974 as ultra vires and violative of Article 226 of the Constitution of India in so far as it amounts to life tax in respect of the petitioner's TATA INDIGO LS Car bearing Engine No.475 IDT GVZP 72443 and Chasis No.601144 GVZP 75731 for the Registration is concerned. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

For Petitioners : No appearance For Respondents : Mrs.Bhuvaneswari, Standing Counsel for Respondents 1 & 2

O R D E R

When both the above Writ Petitions were posted for hearing on 07.08.2018, there was no representation for the petitioners and hence, the matters were posted "for dismissal". When the matter is taken up today (09.08.2018) there is no representation on behalf of the petitioners either in person or through the counsels on record. Hence, the Writ Petitions are dismissed for non prosecution. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are also closed.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS V) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar mrp To 1.The Secretary to Government Home (Transport) Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-9.

2. The Regional Transport Officer, Thiruvannamalai & District.

+1cc to Government Pleader SR.NO.55032 PA(CO) sm:6.9.2018 W.P.Nos.24080 & 24081 of 2004 and W.M.P.s 29222 & 29223 of 2004 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/