Madras High CourtWP/34710/2019dismissed for nonprosecution

Dhanapackiam v. The District Collector,

2024-01-31Honourable Mr Justice S.M. Subramaniam4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 31.01.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM Dhanapackiam ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Tiruvannamalai,

2. The Chief Engineer, State Ground and Surface Water Resources Data Centre, CSIR Road, Tharamani, Chennai - 600 113.

3. The District Revenue Officer, Tiruvannamalai,

4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Chengam Taluk,

5. The Tahsildar, Chengam Taluk,

6. The Block Development Officer, Pudupalayam Panchayat Union, Pudupalayam, Chengam Taluk,

7. The Special Officer, Vadamathur Panchayat, Chengam Taluk,

8. Sasikala ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 7 to seal the illegal borewell dug in Vadamathur lake comprised in S.No.25, Vadamathur Village, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District. For Petitioner : No appearance For R1 to R7 : Mr.P.Balathandayutham, Special Government Pleader\ For R8 : Not ready in notice

O R D E R

When the matter was listed for hearing on 23.01.2024, none appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Thus, this Court passed an order, directing the Registry to list the matter on 29.01.2024, under the caption "For Dismissal".

2. Even today, i.e. 31.01.2024, 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.

31.01.2024 Jeni Index : Yes Speaking order / Non-speaking order To

1. The District Collector, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai District.

2. The Chief Engineer, State Ground and Surface Water Resources Data Centre, CSIR Road, Tharamani, Chennai - 600 113.

3. The District Revenue Officer, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai District.

4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District.

5. The Tahsildar, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District.

6. The Block Development Officer, Pudupalayam Panchayat Union, Pudupalayam, Chengam Taluk,

7. The Special Officer, Vadamathur Panchayat, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

Jeni 31.01.2024