Goplakrishnan v. The State Rep By Its
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 29.03.2023
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and W.M.P.Nos.33978, 33980 of 2022 & 8711 of 2023 Gopalakrishnan
...Petitioner
vs.
1.
The State rep by its, The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.
2.
The Sub Divisional Magistrate Cum Revenue Divisional Officer, Salem, Salem District.
3.
The Executive Magistrate Cum Thasildar, Taluk Office, Salem Town, Salem.
4.
The Inspector of Police, Sevvaipettai Police Station, Salem District.
5.
S.Nagalingam, In-Charge of the Election Committee, Arulmigu Sri Balasubramaniya Thirukovil, No.14, Oobli Street, Gugai, Salem-6.
6.
S.P.Sundaram, In-Charge of the Election Committee, 1/6
Arulmigu Sri Balasubramaniya Thirukovil, No.14, Oobli Street, Gugai, Salem-6.
7.
S.A.Vengadesan, In-Charge of the Election Committee, Arulmigu Sri Balasubramaniya Thirukovil, No.14, Oobli Street, Gugai, Salem-6.
8.
N.Murugesan, In-Charge of the Election Committee, Arulmigu Sri Balasubramaniya Thirukovil, No.14, Oobli Street, Gugai, Salem-6.
9.
R.Ravichandran, In-Charge of the Election Committee, Arulmigu Sri Balasubramaniya Thirukovil, No.14, Oobli Street, Gugai, Salem-6.
10. N.Palanichamy, In-Charge of the Election Committee, Arulmigu Sri Balasubramaniya Thirukovil, No.14, Oobli Street, Gugai, Salem-6.
11. P.Kaveri Sankar, In-Charge of the Election Committee, Arulmigu Sri Balasubramaniya Thirukovil, No.14, Oobli Street, Gugai, Salem-6.
12. Salem Gugai Kannada Saineegar Samuga Sangam, Rep. by its President, Dr.Saravanan, 14, Obuli Street, Near Gugai Paalam, Gugai, Salem-636 006.
13. S.Paneerselvam, Secretary, Salem Gugai Kannada Saineegar Samuga Sangam, 2/6
Having Office at 14, Obuli Street, Near Gugai Paalam, Gugai, Salem - 636 006.
14. N.Ellappan, Treasurer, Salem Gugai Kannada Saineegar Samuga Sangam, Having Office at 14, Obuli Street, Near Gugai Paalam, Gugai, Salem - 636 006.
15. S.Anand
...Respondents
(R12 to R15 impleaded vide order dated 07.02.2023 made in WMP.No.1191 of 2023 in W.P.No.34523 of 2022) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records pertaining to the order passed by the 3rd respondent vide Na.Ka.En:386/2022/A2 dated 25.11.2022 for the conducting the election on 25.12.2022 and quash the same and consequently directing the official respondents to appoint the independent body of the department officials to the conducting the election of temple Arulmigu Sri Balasubramaniya Thirukovil, situated at No.14, Oobli Street, Gugai, Salem-6.
For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : Mr.U.Baranidharan, AGP, for R1 to R4. : Mr.J.Hariharan for M/s.K.V.Law Firm, for R12 to R15.
ORDER
When the matter was listed for hearing on earlier occasion i.e., 27.03.2023, none appeared on behalf of the petitioner, despite the several 3/6
adjournments sought for by the learned counsel for the petitioner. Thus, this Court passed an order, directing the Registry to list the matter on 29.03.2023 i.e.,today under the caption "For Dismissal".
2. Even today, i.e., 29.03.2023, when the matter is taken up for hearing, there is no representation for the petitioner. Thus, it is evident that the petitioner is not interested in pursuing the matter.
3. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands dismissed for nonprosecution. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.
29.03.2023 skt Index : Yes/No Speaking order : Yes/No To:
1.
The State rep by its, The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.
2.
The Sub Divisional Magistrate Cum Revenue Divisional Officer, Salem, Salem District.
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3.
The Executive Magistrate Cum Thasildar, Taluk Office, Salem Town, Salem.
4.
The Inspector of Police, Sevvaipettai Police Station, Salem District.
M.DHANDAPANI, J.
skt and W.M.P.Nos.33978, 33980 of 2022 & 8711 of 5/6
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