Rethnadas v. The Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.02.2023 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.D.AUDIKESAVALU and W.M.P. (MD) No. 16206 of 2020 Rethnadas ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charity Endowments Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Chennai - 34.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charity Endowments Department, Tirunelveli.

3.The Southern Regional Manager, Thiruvaduthurai Aadhinam, 216, West Care Street, Tirunelveli Town.

4.The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Subramani Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur, Thootukudi District.

1/4

5.The Manager, Senthil Visaga Trust, 43, East Car Street, Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi District.

6.Jebamani @ Panchammal ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 5 to pass order permitting the petitioner to pay the arrears of lease amount in the name of petitioner's grandfather, Devadasan with regard to the land admeasuring Acre 2 cents 47 in Survey No.1096/1 and cents 49 in Survey No.1096/2 at Thirukkurunkudi Village, Nanguneri Taluk, Tirunelveli District by considering petitioner's representation dated 12.12.2020. For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Mr. M.Senthil Ayyanar (R1 & R2) Government Advocate : Mr. Brijesh Kishore (R3)

ORDER

Though the matter has been posted under the caption 'for dismissal', there was no representation for the Petitioner when the matter was called at 01.24 p.m. today, apart from the earlier hearing on 06.02.2023. There does 2/4

not appear to be any useful purpose being served in keeping the Writ Petition pending indefinitely when the Petitioner is not interested in prosecuting the same.

In such circumstances, the Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. It is made clear that the Petitioner is not precluded from applying for revival of the Writ Petition, if necessary, in accordance with law. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 07.02.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Sm TO:

1.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charity Endowments Department, 119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Chennai - 34.

2.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charity Endowments Department, Tirunelveli.

COPY TO:

Rethnadas, S/o. Late. Thiravia Mani, 26/11, Avaranthalai, Thirukkurungudi Village, Nanguneri Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

3/4

P.D.AUDIKESAVALU,J.

Sm 07.02.2023 4/4