Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16411/2015dismissed for nonprosecution

V.Senthurammal v. Union Of India

2020-02-06Honourable Mr Justice S.S. Sundar2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.16411 of 2015 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.02.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD)No.16411 of 2015 V.Senthurammal ... Petitioner vs.

1.Union of India, represented by its Secretary, Indian Overseas Ministry, Akbar Bavan Sanakiyapuri, New Delhi - 110 021.

2.The Regional Passport Officer, The Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Street, Madurai -7.

3.The Commissioner of Police, Office of the Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai.

4.The Inspector of Police, K.Pudur Police Station, Madurai-7.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second respondent to impound the Passport of Mr.Sathasivam, vide Passport No.J6994666 in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Malaikani For Respondents : Mr.S.Jeyasingh Nos.1 & 2 Central Government Standing Counsel

O R D E R

This Writ Petition is filed for issuing a Writ of Mandamus to direct the second respondent to impound the Passport of one Mr.Sathasivam in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court.

2.The learned Counsel for the petitioner states that he has filed a memo to the effect that in 2016 itself, he has handed over the bundle to the petitioner with No Objection to file change of vakalat. In short, the learned Counsel for the petitioner stated https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.16411 of 2015 that he has no instruction, as bundle was handed over earlier to the petitioner herself.

3.Having come before this Court to seek such prayer, the petitioner should be vigilant. This matter appeared in the list on 07.01.2020. At that time, at request of the learned Counsel for the petitioner, this matter was adjourned to 22.01.2020. It is now contended that the petitioner could not be contacted, despite genuine attempts were made by the learned Counsel for the petitioner. In such circumstances, this Writ Petition is dismissed for non prosecution. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Records) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) cmr To 1.The Secretary,Union of India, Indian Overseas Ministry, Akbar Bavan Sanakiyapuri, New Delhi - 110 021.

2.The Regional Passport Officer, The Regional Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Street, Madurai -7.

3.The Commissioner of Police, Office of the Commissioner of Police, Madurai City, Madurai.

4.The Inspector of Police, K.Pudur Police Station, Madurai-7.

+1 CC to M/s.S.JEYASINGH, Advocate ( SR-5104[F] dated 06/02/2020 ) W.P.(MD)No.16411 of 2015 06.02.2020 na(CO) TR(19.02.2020) 2P 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2