Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16214/2015dismissed for nonprosecution

Poomathi v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2022-12-15Honourable Mr Justice P.D.Audikesavalu4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.12.2022 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.D.AUDIKESAVALU and W.M.P. (MD) Nos. 6779 and 20136 of 2018 Poomathi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakkottai, Sivagangai District.

2.The Thasildar, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Town Police Station, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

5.S.P.Periakaruppan Ambalam, 6.P.R.Bala @ Balamurugan 7.Karthikeyan 8.Arasappan ... Respondents 1/4

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, restraining the respondents 1 to 4 from according any permission to the respondents 5 to 8 to conduct any festival or programmes or events at the premises of the said Old Kottaiamman Temple permises situate in Vattanam Road, Devakottai Town, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District either on 01.09.2015 by considering the representation dated 14.08.2015.

For Petitioner : No Appearance For R1 & R2 : Mr. P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader For R3 & R4 : Mr. M.Asha Government Advocate (Crl. Side) For R5 & R6 : No Appearance For R7 : Mr.K.Rajeshwaran For R8 : Mr.S.M.Sanjai

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 10.54 p.m, today, apart from the earlier hearing on 14.12.2022. There does 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.

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In such circumstances, this Writ Petition is dismissed for nonprosecution. It is made clear that the Petitioner is not precluded from applying for revival of the Writ Petition, if necessary, in accordance with law. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. No costs. 15.12.2022 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No ta Note: Issue order copy on 22.12.2022 To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakkottai, Sivagangai District.

2.The Thasildar, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Town Police Station, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

Copy to:

Poomathi, Rep. by S.Muthusamy (The Power of Attorney Agent), Servarar Street, Devakottai, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District.

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P.D.AUDIKESAVALU,J.

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